Question

what is racemization? in SN1 reaction​

Answer 1

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SN1 Definition. The SN1 reaction - A Nucleophilic Substitution in which the Rate Determining Step involves 1 component. -SN1 reactions are unimolecular, proceeding through an intermediate carbocation. -SN1 reactions give racemization of stereochemistry at the reaction centre.

Answer 2

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In chemistry, racemization is a conversion, by heat or by chemical reaction, of an optically active compound into a racemic (optically inactive) form. Half of the optically active substance becomes its mirror image (enantiomer) referred as racemic mixtures (i.e. contain equal amount of (+) and (−) forms).