NEET Chemistry SN1 & SN2 Reactions MCQ Question with Solution

In the diagram shown above, which labelled compound is most likely to undergo an SN1 reaction?

A

Tertiary halide

B

Primary halide

C

Secondary halide

D

Methyl halide

Option A

Tertiary halides are more likely to undergo SN1 reactions due to the stability of the carbocation intermediate, as mentioned in the NCERT context.

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