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What is the first step common to both Sₙ1 and E1 reactions?
A: Formation of a carbocation intermediate.
What happens to the carbocation in an Sₙ1 reaction?
A: A nucleophile attacks the carbocation, forming a substitution product.
What happens to the carbocation in an E1 reaction?
A: A base removes a β proton, forming a new π bond (elimination product).
What type of product is formed in an E1 reaction?
A: An alkene (elimination product).
Which step is rate-determining for both Sₙ1 and E1 reactions?
A: The formation of the carbocation intermediate.
In the Sₙ1 reaction, what role does the nucleophile play?
A: The nucleophile attacks the carbocation to form a stable product.
In the E1 reaction, what role does the base play?
A: The base abstracts a β proton, facilitating the formation of a double bond.
What is a key difference between Sₙ1 and E1 reactions?
A: Sₙ1 involves substitution, while E1 involves elimination.
Do Sₙ1 and E1 reactions share the same intermediate?
A: Yes, both share the same carbocation intermediate.
