What is the first step in the SN1 reaction mechanism?
SN1 Reaction

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Nucleophile attacks the substrate
Leaving group departs
Formation of a double bond
Hydrogen atom is added
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the hybridization change in the carbon atom during the formation of the carbocation intermediate in SN1 reactions?
SP2 to SP3
SP3 to SP2
SP to SP2
SP3 to SP
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why can a nucleophile attack from either side of the carbocation in an SN1 reaction?
Because the carbocation is trigonal planar
Due to the presence of a double bond
Due to the presence of a lone pair
Because the carbocation is tetrahedral
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the result when a chiral center is formed during an SN1 reaction?
A single enantiomer is formed
A racemic mixture is formed
Only R stereoisomer is formed
Only S stereoisomer is formed
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the context of SN1 reactions, what does the term 'racemic mixture' refer to?
A mixture of isotopes
A mixture of different elements
A mixture of R and S stereoisomers
A mixture of different compounds
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