Chemistry-SN1 & SN2 Reactions

NEET Chemistry SN1 & SN2 Reactions MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 12

Consider a reaction where a nucleophile attacks a haloalkane. The diagram shows a two-step mechanism where the first step is the formation of a carbocation intermediate. What type of nucleophilic substitution reaction is this?

Question diagram
A

SN1 reaction

B

SN2 reaction

C

E1 reaction

D

E2 reaction

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The two-step mechanism involving a carbocation intermediate is characteristic of an SN1 reaction, as described in the NCERT context.

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