Alkyl HalidesStereochemistry of SN1 Reaction1Choose the best answerRacemization can occur in an SN₁ reaction because:AThe nucleophile attacks only from one side.BA planar carbocation intermediate is formed.CThe reaction is concerted.DThe leaving group can never separate from the substrate. Like 0 Discuss 0Share
Alkyl HalidesStereochemistry of SN1 Reaction2Choose the best answerAn SN₁ reaction at a chiral centre usually gives:AComplete retention onlyBPartial racemization, often with more inversion than retentionCComplete retention of configurationDComplete inversion only Like 0 Discuss 0Share
Alkyl HalidesStereochemistry of SN1 Reaction3Choose the best answerPartial racemization in an SN₁ reaction occurs because:AThe nucleophile attacks only from the leaving-group side.BThe carbocation is tetrahedral.CThe nucleophile can attack both faces of the planar carbocation, often with greater attack from the less hindered opposite face.DThe nucleophile cannot approach the carbocation. Like 0 Discuss 0Share