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7. Substitution Reactions
7. Substitution Reactions / SN1 Reaction / Problem 11

Benzyl iodide can either react via SN2 or SN1 substitution mechanism. Since Benzyl iodide is a 1* alkyl halide it is expected to react via SN2 and not SN1.

Draw the mechanism for the SN1 substitution reaction and determine how this primary halide undergoes SN1 reactions.

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