7. Substitution Reactions
SN1 Reaction
6PRACTICE PROBLEM
Explain why the bromoalkane (b) shown below participates in an S N1 reaction at a much lower rate compared to the bromoalkane (a).
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Explain why the bromoalkane (b) shown below participates in an S N1 reaction at a much lower rate compared to the bromoalkane (a).