Asked in PMC Practice Test 3 (2022) 2022Moderate

SN1 reactions are favored by which of the following reactions?

Correct answer: A. Water

  • A. Water
  • B. Benzene
  • C. Carbon Tetrachloride
  • D. Carbon disulphide

Explanation

SN1 reactions are favored by Polar prototic Solvents. These are polar solvents that are able to show hydrogen bonding.

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