Chapter 7: Sn1 vs Sn2 Flashcards
1
Q
Steps in reaction: Sn2
A
1 step
2
Q
º Alkyl Halides : Sn2
A
CH3R, 1º, 2º
3
Q
Rate Equation: Sn2
A
rate=k[RX][:Nu]
4
Q
Stereochemistry of Products: Sn2
A
Inversion
5
Q
Nucleophile preference: Sn2
A
Strong :Nu-
6
Q
Leaving Group preference Sn2
A
Rxn rate increases with better leaving group
7
Q
Solvent preference: Sn2
A
Polar Aprotic
8
Q
Steps in reaction: Sn1
A
2
9
Q
º Alkyl Halides: Sn1
A
2º and 3º
10
Q
Rate Equation: Sn1
A
Rate=k[RX]
11
Q
Stereochemistry of Products: Sn1
A
Racemic Mixture
12
Q
Nucleophile preference: Sn1
A
Weak :Nu-
13
Q
Leaving group influence: Sn1
A
Better leaving groups increase rate of reaction
14
Q
solvent preference: Sn1
A
polar protic