Question

In the solvolysis of  3-methyl-3-bromohexane, which of the following statement is not true
a)it involves carbocationic intermediate
b)the intermediate is sp2
c)polar solvents accelerate the reaction
d)involves inversion of configuration

Answer 1

in the solvolysis of 3-methyl-3-bromohexane ,it forms a carbocation ,hence it is sp2 C
,in polar solvent reaction is faster ,here racemisation takes place because nucleophile can attack both side.here no inversion of configuration.
hence option (d) is correct

Answer 2

in the solvolysis of 3-methyl-3-bromohexane ,it does not form option (d)