Asked by Tyler Novak on May 01, 2024
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Which of the following mechanisms (SN1, SN2, E1, E2) feature(s) a carbocation intermediate?
A) SN1 only
B) SN2 only
C) E1 only
D) E2 only
E) both SN1 and E1
Carbocation Intermediate
A positively charged carbon species that appears as a reactive intermediate in many organic reactions.
Mechanisms
Detailed pathways and steps through which reactants proceed to form products in a chemical reaction, involving intermediates and transition states.
- Understand the role of carbocation intermediates in certain reaction mechanisms.
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Zybrea KnightMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The mechanisms that feature a carbocation intermediate are SN1 and E1. The codes SN1 and SN2 seem to be placeholders or errors, but based on the context of the question, SN1 and E1 are the mechanisms known to involve a carbocation intermediate.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the role of carbocation intermediates in certain reaction mechanisms.