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How do polar solvents help in the first step in `S_(N)1` mechanism? |
Answer» In the `S_(N^(1))` mechanism, a carbocation intermediate is formed in the first step which is a slow step. Polar solvents such as aqueous KOH help in stabilising the carbocation intermediate by solvation. Thus, they favour `S_(N^(1))` mechanism. | |