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Haloalkanes and Haloarenes: Substrate MCQ

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SubstrateHardQuestion 38009

Question

Tertiary alkyl halides generally favor:

  1. A
    SN1
    Correct
  2. B
    SN2
  3. C
    elimination never
  4. D
    free-radical substitution only

Correct answer

SN1

Explanation

Tertiary carbocations are relatively stable and steric hindrance disfavors SN2.

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