Substitution nucleophilic unimolecular (SN1) | Substitution nucleophilic bimolecular (SN2) |
The order of the reaction is one. | The order of reaction is two. |
Attack of nucleophile can attack from either side, but back side attack predomiantes. | Attack of nucleophile occurs from backside. |
Electronic factors influence reaction rate. | Steric factors influence reaction rate. |
Reaction may occur with rearrangement. | Reaction occurs without rearrangement. |