Which of the Following Statements About an S_N1 Reaction Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about an S_N1 reaction is true?

• A) the reaction occurs in one-step
• B) there is no effect on reaction rate by nucleophile
• C) primary alkyl halides react faster than secondary alkyl halides
• D) the reaction proceeds with inversion of stereochemistry
• E) the reaction is favored by aprotic solvents

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Definitions:

Ureters

Tubes that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

Kidneys

Bean-shaped organs that filter waste products from the blood and excrete them in the form of urine.

Urethra

The tube that conducts urine from the bladder to the exterior of the body in both males and females.

Stricture

A narrowing of a canal or duct in the body, such as those found in the esophagus, urethra, or bile ducts, which can restrict the flow of bodily fluids.