Reaction Mechanisms Flashcards

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Sn1

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Tertiary for stabilisation positive charge, RDS dependent on RX so first order, gives racemisation due to planar intermediate

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SN2

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One step, needs good nucleophile, RDS dependent on RX and nucleophile so second order and gives inversion of stereochemistry

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E1

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Unimolecular, common acidic/neutral conditions, must form stable C+, RDS dependent RX so first order and rate independent of base

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E2

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Bimolecular, needs strong base, rate dependent RX and base so second order, needs antiperiplanar arrangement = stereospecific

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