Asked by Ardrich Chrian Isagan on Sep 25, 2024
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Which of the following alkyl halides is most likely to undergo rearrangement in an SN1 reaction?
A) 3-bromopentane
B) 2-chloro-3,3-dimethylpentane
C) 3-chloropentane
D) bromocyclohexane
E) 1-bromo-4-methylcyclohexane
Rearrangement
A chemical reaction in which the structure of a molecule is rearranged to form a new molecule.
- Identify and forecast the alterations in solvolysis reactions.
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Rosannie Calderon4 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Rearrangement in SN1 reactions occurs when there is a carbocation intermediate formed. In this case, the alkyl halide with the most stable carbocation intermediate will be the one most likely to undergo rearrangement. The most stable carbocation is the tertiary carbocation, followed by secondary, and then primary. Among the given options, 2-chloro-3,3-dimethylpentane has a tertiary carbon adjacent to the leaving group, making it the most likely to undergo rearrangement.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and forecast the alterations in solvolysis reactions.
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