Chemistry-SN1 & SN2 Reactions

NEET Chemistry SN1 & SN2 Reactions Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12

Assertion (A): SN1 reactions are generally carried out in polar protic solvents. | Reason (R): In SN1 reactions, the rate depends on the concentration of the nucleophile.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Assertion (A) is true as SN1 reactions occur in polar protic solvents. Reason (R) is false; the rate of SN1 reactions depends on the concentration of the substrate, not the nucleophile.

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