During the course of a SN1 reaction, the intermediate species formed is:
A
a carbocation
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B
a free radical
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C
an intermediate complex
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D
a carbanion
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Solution
The correct option is A a carbocation SN1 reaction occur in two step :
Step 1: Formation of carbocation.
Step 2: Attack of nucleophile to form the product.