NEETChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
What type of mechanism is ruled out for haloarenes due to the instability of the phenyl cation?
Options
- AS N 2 mechanism
- BS N 1 mechanism
- CE2 mechanism
- DE1 mechanism
Correct answer
B. S N 1 mechanism
Step-by-step solution
The instability of the phenyl cation in haloarenes rules out the S N 1 mechanism.