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  4. Which alkyl halide exhibits complete racemisation in SN1 reaction?

Q. Which alkyl halide exhibits complete racemisation in reaction?

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Solution:

All the molecules undergoing reaction shows racemisation as there is formation of 2 types of product in equal amount. Out of all these 4 alkyl halides, i.e benzylic chloride has the strongest tendency to undergo here thus leading to formation of racemic mixture as it contains benzylic carbocation which is most stable.