Sn1, Sn2 reactions Flashcards
1
Q
Sn1 reaction favors which carbons
A
3 > 2 > 1 > methyl
2
Q
Sn2 reaction favors which carbons
A
methyl > 1 > 2 > 3
3
Q
Sn1 how many steps
A
2
4
Q
Sn2 how many steps
A
1
5
Q
Which reactions (Sn1 or Sn2) yields racemic mixture?
A
Sn1
6
Q
Which reactions (Sn1 or Sn2) yields optically active products?
A
Sn2
7
Q
In which reactions (Sn1 or Sn2) is the use of strong nucleophile required?
A
Sn2
8
Q
Are bulky molecules nucleophilic
A
No
9
Q
Aprotic/Protic solvents can inhibit nucleophilicity by protonating nucleophile
A
Protic
