Question

An S_N1 reaction at the asymmetric carbon of an enantiomerically pure chiral alkyl halide gives a product ______.

विकल्प

• with retention of configuration

• with inversion of configuration

• with racemisation

• with partial racemisation

Answer 1

An S_N1 reaction at the asymmetric carbon of an enantiomerically pure chiral alkyl halide gives a product with racemisation.

Explanation: 

Since, intermediate is carbonation thus nucleophile attack form both front as well back side.