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Givereasons : S_(N)1 reactions are accompanied by recemisation in optically active alkyl halides. |
| Answer» Solution : In the first STEP of the mechanism, a CARBONIUM ion is produced which is PLANAR. In the second step the NUCLEOPHILE attaches to the carbonium ion from the front side and back side with equal probability. Hence racemisation takes place. | |