Question

In the solvolysis of 3-methyl-3-bromohexane, which of the following statements is not correct?

• A. The intermediate involves sp² -carbon
• B. Polar solvents accelerate the reaction
• C. The rate of the reaction depends upon 3-methyl-3-bromohexane concentration
• D. Involves only inversion of configuration

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Involves only inversion of configuration

3-methyl-3-bromohexane is a 3⁰ alkyl halide and hence undergo solvolysis, nucleophilic substitution reaction with the solvent by S_N¹ mechanism which do not involve only inversion of configuration but formation of racemic mixture.