Question 13 Marks
In each of the following pairs of compounds, identify the compound which will undergo $S_N1$ reaction faster.


Answer
View full question & answer→i. Since $3^\circ$ carbocations are more stable than $2^\circ$ carbon cations therefore
will react faster.
ii. Benzyl chloride readily forms benzyl cation which is stabilized by resonance. Thus, benzyl chloride undergoes $S_N1$ reaction faster than chlorobenzene.
will react faster.ii. Benzyl chloride readily forms benzyl cation which is stabilized by resonance. Thus, benzyl chloride undergoes $S_N1$ reaction faster than chlorobenzene.

