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How Do We Decide between the SN1 and SN2 Mechanisms

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Draw a structural formula for the product of each $S N_{1}$ reaction. Where configuration of the starting material is given, show the configuration of the product.

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The mechanism by which the reaction takes place is $S N_{1}$ .
MECHANISM
1) Formation of carbocation.
2) Attack of nucleophile.

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