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Question
The following will react faster by SN1 mechanism
Options
1-chloropropane
2-chloropropane
2-chloro-2-methylpropane
chloroethane
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Solution
2-chloro-2-methylpropane
Explanation:
Reactivity order of alkyl halides towards SN1 mechanism: 3° > 2° > 1° > CH3X
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