Practice question
Question
Which halide produces a racemic mixture when reacting with OH⁻ via SN₁ ?
Explanation
CH₃CHClCH₂CH₃ (2-chlorobutane) forms a planar carbocation via SN₁ , leading to a racemic mixture of 2-butanol.
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