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Which of alkyl halides exhibits complete racemisation in SN1 reaction?
Which of alkyl halides exhibits complete racemisation in SN1 reaction?
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Solution
The correct option is A C6H5CH2Cl
All the molecules undergoing SN1 reaction shows racemisation as there is formation of 2 types of product in equal amount. Out of all these 4 alkyl halides , C6H5CH2Cl i.e benzylic chloride has the strongest tendency to undergo SN1 here thus leading to formation of racemic mixture as it contains benzylic carbocation which is most stable.
All the molecules undergoing SN1 reaction shows racemisation as there is formation of 2 types of product in equal amount. Out of all these 4 alkyl halides , C6H5CH2Cl i.e benzylic chloride has the strongest tendency to undergo SN1 here thus leading to formation of racemic mixture as it contains benzylic carbocation which is most stable.
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