The mechanism of S?1 reaction is given as:

A student writes general characteristics based on the given mechanism as:
(a) The reaction is favoured by weak nucleophiles.
(b) R⊕ would be easily formed if the substituents are bulky.
(c) The reaction is accompanied by racemization.
(d) The reaction is favoured by non-polar solvents.
Which observations are correct?


Option 1 - <p>(b) and (d)<br>&lt;!--[endif]--&gt;</p>
Option 2 - <p>(a), (b) and (c)</p>
Option 3 - <p>(a) and (c)<br>&lt;!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--&gt;<br>&lt;!--[endif]--&gt;<br>&lt;!--[endif]--&gt;</p>
Option 4 - <p>(a) and (b)<br>&lt;!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--&gt;<br>&lt;!--[endif]--&gt;</p>
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7 months ago
Correct Option - 2
Detailed Solution:

Above reaction is S?1 reaction as it proceed via formation of carbocation. Polar solvent is more suitable for S?1 and racemisation takes place.

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