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During SN1, mechanism, nucleophile can attack on the halogen carbon from which orientation?

Correct answer: C. From both sides

  • A. From opposite side of leaving group
  • B. From front of leaving group
  • C. From both sides
  • D. None of these

Explanation

OPTION A: It can attack from both sides either from the opposite side of leaving a group or from the front of leaving the group.OPTION B: During the SN1 mechanism, nucleophiles can attack the halogen carbon from both sides. So, this answer is not correct.OPTION C: Since the nucleophile attacks the carbocation only after the leaving group has departed, there is no need for a back-side attack. The carbocation and its substituents are all in the same plane meaning that the nucleophile can attack from either side. OPTION D: This option is not correct.

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