Question

Which alkyl halide from the given options will undergo S_N1 reaction faster?

Options

• \[\ce{(CH3)3C - Br}\]

• \[\ce{(CH3)2CH - Br}\]

• \[\ce{CH3 - CH2 - Br}\]

• \[\ce{(CH3)3C - CH2 - Br}\]

Answer 1

\[\ce{(CH3)3C - Br}\]

Explanation:

Tertiary carbon compounds undergo S_N1 is a tertiary carbon halide.