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Chemistry General Organic Chemistry Organic Reaction Mechanisms - III Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 12, 2026

Select the most correct statement among the following :

A

S N 1 mechanism takes place in non-polar solvents

B

S N 2 mechanism in chiral substrates gives racemic mixtures as products

C

S N 1 mechanism is encouraged by polar solvents

D

The solvent never influences the mechanism

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S N 1 reaction proceed through the formation of carbocation intermediate, which is most favored in more polar solvent

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