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The SN1 reaction cannot be carried out in which of the following media?(a) Acetic acid(b) Acetone(c) Ethanol(d) WaterI got this question during an internship interview.My question is taken from Haloalkanes & Haloarenes in division Haloalkanes and Haloarenes of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer» CORRECT option is (b) Acetone

The best I can explain: SN1 reactions are carried out in POLAR PROTIC solvents LIKE water, alcohol and acetic acid. These solvents promote the ionisation step by stabilising the IONS by solvation.


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