NEETChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
Why do 3° alkyl halides undergo S N 1 reactions very fast?
Options
- ADue to the high concentration of hydroxide ion
- BDue to the high concentration of alkyl halide
- CDue to the high stability of 3° carbocations
- DDue to the high concentration of protic solvent
Correct answer
C. Due to the high stability of 3° carbocations
Step-by-step solution
3° alkyl halides undergo S N 1 reactions very fast because of the high stability of 3° carbocations.