JEE Main 2020ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesMediumMCQ

JEE Main 2020Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question with Solution

JEE Main 2020 (03 Sep Shift 1)

Question

The mechanism of Sn1 reaction is given as:

R-XRXR  XYR-Y+X              lon pair      Solvent                             Speparated ion                                      pair

A student writes general characteristics based on the given mechanism as :
(a) The reaction is favoured by weak nucleophiles.
(b) R would be easily formed if the substituents are bulky y
(c) The reaction is accompanied by recemization
(d) The reaction is favoured by non-polar solvents.

Which observations are correct?

Choose an option

Show full solutionCorrect option: C
Correct answer
C(a), (b) and (c)

Step-by-step explanation

Above reaction isSN1 reaction as it proceed via formation of carbocation. Polar protic solvent is more suitable for SN1 and recemisation takes place.

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