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Question

Which of the following iodoalkanes would more readily undergo an S _N1 reaction? Why?

Structures of iodoalkanes (a) and (b) for SN1 reaction analysis in organic chemistry.

Accepted Answer

Iodoalkane (a) will react more readily due to the formation of a more stable tertiary carbocation.

Answer

Iodoalkane (b) will react more readily due to the formation of a more stable secondary carbocation.

Answer

Iodoalkane (a) will react more readily due to the formation of a more stable secondary carbocation.

Answer

Iodoalkane (b) will react more readily due to the formation of a more stable tertiary carbocation.