Question

This reaction follows

• A. $S _{ N } 1$ mechanism
• B. Saytzeff rule
• C. $S _{ N } 2$ mechanism
• D. $S _{ N } 1$ and $S _{ N } 2$ both depending upon temperature of reaction

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

It follows $S _{ N } 1$ mechanism due to the formation of stable benzyl carbocation.