What is true about the mechanisms I and II
Correct answer: D. (I) is SN2, (II) is SN1
- A. Both are SN1
- B. (I) is SN1, (II) is SN2
- C. Both are SN2
- D. (I) is SN2, (II) is SN1
Explanation
In mechanism I, the reaction follows an SN2 pathway. This involves a single concerted step where the nucleophile attacks the substrate directly, typically seen in primary substrates and with strong nucleophiles. In contrast, mechanism II follows an SN1 pathway, which involves a two-step process: first, the formation of a carbocation intermediate, followed by nucleophilic attack. SN1 reactions are more common with tertiary substrates and in polar protic solvents. Options A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the characteristics of the SN1 and SN2 mechanisms as described.
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