The alkyl halide that undergoes SN1 reaction more readily is

Question

The alkyl halide that undergoes SN1 reaction more readily is (A) ethyl bromide (B) isopropyi bromide (C) vinyl bromide (D) n-propyi bromide

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

SN1 mechanism involves formation of carbocation intermediate. Hence, the species which gives the most stable carbocation readily undergoes SN1 mechanism, t-butyl bromide gives the most stable carbocation, ie, 3° carbocation, so it readily undergoes SN1 reaction.

Q. The alkyl halide that undergoes $S_{N} 1$ reaction more readily is

ethyl bromide

isopropyi bromide

vinyl bromide

n-propyi bromide

t-butyl bromide

$S_{N} 1$ mechanism involves formation of carbocation intermediate. Hence, the species which gives the most stable carbocation readily undergoes $S_{N} 1$ mechanism, t-butyl bromide gives the most stable carbocation, ie, $3^{\circ}$ carbocation, so it readily undergoes $S_{N} 1$ reaction.

Q. The alkyl halide that undergoes SN​1 reaction more readily is