In the S_N1 reaction, the first step involves the formation of:

JEE Main Chemistry question

In the reaction, the first step involves the formation of:

(A)Free radical
(B)Carbanion
(C)CarbocationCorrect
(D)Final product

Answer: (C)

Solution

The rate-determining (first) step of the mechanism is unimolecular ionisation of the substrate, in which the carbon–halogen bond heterolyses to release

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