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Benzyl chloride can undergo both SN1 & SN2 reaction with high rate. Explain.

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Explanation:

Why does benzyl chloride react under both SN1 and SN2 conditions? Benzyl chloride is a primary alkyl halide, hence reactive under SN2 conditions. The primary carbocation formed due to the departure of Cl- is stabilized by the pi electrons in the benzene ring.

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