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Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
Define what a nucleophile is.
💡 Hint: Think of what types of species can act as electron donors.
Question 2
Easy
What does SN1 stand for?
💡 Hint: Focus on the number of steps in this mechanism.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Question 1
What is the main difference between the SN1 and SN2 mechanisms?
- SN1 is bimolecular and one step
- SN2 is unimolecular and two steps.
- SN2 is bimolecular and one step
- SN1 is unimolecular and two steps.
- SN1 involves inversion
- SN2 does not.
💡 Hint: Consider the molecularity and steps of each mechanism.
Question 2
True or False: Tertiary haloalkanes favor the SN2 pathway.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about how the structure of the haloalkane affects nucleophilic attack.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Predict the products and identify the mechanism (SN1 or SN2) of the reaction between (CH3)3CBr and OH-.
💡 Hint: Think about the structure of the haloalkane and its stability.
Question 2
Explain why strong nucleophiles are preferred in SN2 reactions, using nucleophiles like CN− and OH− as examples.
💡 Hint: Consider what makes a nucleophile effective in substitution.
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