Question

Explain sn1 reaction by taking tert- butylbromide as an example​

Answer 1

Answer:

(CH3)3CBr + aq.NaOH =( CH3)3COH + NaBr

Explanation:

This completes in two steps.

step I

Formation of carbonation

(CH3)3CBr -> ( CH3)3C+ + Br-

step II

Attack of nucleophile to carbonation

(CH3)3C+ + OH- = (CH3)3COH