Differences and Conditions Exam 2026
Questions and Answers Graded A+
SN1 rate law - Correct answer-Unimolecular; depends only on substrate
SN2 rate law - Correct answer-Bimolecular; depends on substrate and nucleophile
SN1 big barrier - Correct answer-Carbocation stability
SN2 big barrier - Correct answer-Steric hindrance
SN1 alkyl halide preference - Correct answer-3° > 2° >> 1°
SN2 alkyl halide preference - Correct answer-1° > 2° >> 3°
SN1 nucleophile - Correct answer-Weak or neutral nucleophile
SN2 nucleophile - Correct answer-Strong nucleophile usually with negative charge
SN1 solvent - Correct answer-Polar protic solvent
SN2 solvent - Correct answer-Polar aprotic solvent
Example of SN1 solvent - Correct answer-Alcohols
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