Question

Tell whether each of the following reactions is likely to be S_N1, S_N2, E1, E1cB or E2:

c)

Short answer

c) The given reaction is S_N1reaction.

Step-by-step solution

SN1 reaction

A S_N1reaction is a two-step nucleophilic substitution reaction. It involves the loss of leaving group followed by the nucleophilic attack.The loss of leaving group generates carbocation.

Whether the reaction is SN1, SN2, E1, E1cB or E2

c) The given reaction occurs by the S_N1 mechanism because the substrate of the reaction is tertiary, and we know that tertiary substrates form substitution products by S_N1route.

A S_N1 reaction