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Mechanism of SN reaction

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Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

Key Points: Mechanism of SN reaction

Factor SN2 SN1
Kinetics 2nd order 1st order
Molecularity Bimolecular Unimolecular
Number of steps One step Two steps
Bond making & breaking Simultaneous Bond breaks first, then forms
Transition state Pentacoordinate T.S. present No T.S. (carbocation forms)
Direction of attack Only backside attack Front + backside attack
Stereochemistry Inversion of configuration Racemisation
Type of substrate Mainly 1° Mainly 3°
Polarity of solvent Aprotic/low polarity Polar protic
Intermediate No intermediate Carbocation intermediate
Reactivity order 3° < 2° < 1° < CH₃X 3° > 2° > 1° > CH₃X
Nature of nucleophile Strong nucleophile required Independent of nucleophile
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