Alkyl HalidesSN1 and SN2 Reactions11Choose the best answerWhich feature is common to both SN₁ and SN₂ reactions?ANucleophilic substitutionBCarbocation formationCCarbocation rearrangementDFirst-order kinetics Like 0 Discuss 0Share
Alkyl HalidesSN1 and SN2 Reactions12Choose the best answerWhich phenomenon is characteristic of SN₁ but not SN₂ reactions?ANucleophilic substitutionBFormation of a transition stateCCarbocation rearrangementDBond formation Like 0 Discuss 0Share
Alkyl HalidesSolvent Effect on SN1 Reaction13Choose the best answerA polar protic solvent favors SN₁ mainly because it:AConverts every nucleophile into a stronger base.BStabilizes the carbocation and leaving-group ions.CPrevents substrate ionization.DIncreases steric hindrance. Like 0 Discuss 0Share
Alkyl HalidesSolvent Effect on SN2 Reaction14Choose the best answerWhich solvent favors an SN₂ reaction?AWaterBEthanolCDMFDMethanol Like 0 Discuss 0Share
Alkyl HalidesSN1 Reaction15Choose the best answerWhich is NOT a characteristic of an SN₁ reaction?AFirst-order kineticsBCarbocation intermediateCConcerted one-step mechanismDPossibility of carbocation rearrangement Like 0 Discuss 0Share