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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Question:

The SN1 reaction cannot be carried out in which of the following media?

Options:

Acetic acid

Water

Ethanol

Acetone

Correct Answer:

Acetone

Explanation:

SN1 reactions are carried out in polar protic solvents like water, alcohol and acetic acid. These solvents promote the ionization step by stabilizing the ions by solvation.