Question

During SN1 reaction which of the following statement is correct

Options :

  1. Inversion occurs

  2. Retention occurs

  3. 100% racemization

  4. Almost racemization

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Answer :

Almost racemization

Solution :

During SN1 reaction, attack of nucleophile on carbocation is slightly favoured from opposite side of leaving group due to intimate ion pair.

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