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Which of the following alkyl halide give SN1 reactions?

Correct answer: D. 2-methyl,2-chloropropane

  • A. 1-chloropropane
  • B. 2-chloropropane
  • C. n-butyl chloride
  • D. 2-methyl,2-chloropropane

Explanation

2-methyl,2-chloropropane is correct as we know that SN1 reactions are given by tertiary alkyl halides and option D is a tertiary alkyl halide. A tertiary alkyl halide is the one in which the alpha carbon is attached with three other carbon atoms.

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