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Question
An SN1 reaction at the asymmetric carbon of an enantiomerically pure chiral alkyl halide gives a product ______.
Options
with retention of configuration
with inversion of configuration
with racemisation
with partial racemisation
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Solution
An SN1 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.
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