For the Following Reaction, Use the Identity of the Alkyl

question 59

Multiple Choice

For the following reaction, use the identity of the alkyl halide and nucleophile to determine which substitution mechanism occurs.Then determine which solvent affords the faster reaction.

• A)S_N1, CH₃OH
• B)S_N1, DMSO
• C)S_N2, CH₃OH
• D)S_N2, DMSO

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