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Grade 12Organic Chemistry

Do bridgehead, phenylic and benzylic compunds undergo Sn1 or Sn2 mechanisms?

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8 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Ravleen Kaur
7 Years ago
In bridge head and phenylic we cant form carbocation so SN1 is difficult reaction. Benzylic Sn1 is possible because of stability.