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Standard XII
Chemistry
Resonance Effect
Which of the ...
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Which of the following undergoes nucleophilic substitution exclusively by SN1 mechanism?

A
Benzyl chloride
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Ethyl chloride
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C
Chloro benzene
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D
Isopropyl chloride
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Solution

The correct option is A Benzyl chloride
Benzyl chloride undergoes exclusively SN1 mechanism because it forms resonance stabilized benzyl carbocation.

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