NEET Chemistry ยท Medium

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes: Mechanism MCQ

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MechanismMediumQuestion 38005

Question

SN1 reactions proceed through formation of a:

  1. A
    carbocation
    Correct
  2. B
    carbanion
  3. C
    free radical
  4. D
    peroxide

Correct answer

carbocation

Explanation

The rate-determining step forms a carbocation intermediate.