Q4 Which statement below about Sn1 reactions isincorrect?(A) Sy1 reactions are stepwise and have intermediates.(B) The slow step in a Sy1 reaction is formation of thecarbocation intermediate.(C) S,1 reactions have first order kinetics which meansonly the alkyl halide is involved in the rate limiting step.(D) The products of a S1 reaction will be a pair ofenantiomers.(E) An aprotic solvent is best for Sn1 reactions as theytend to help stabilize carbocation intermediates.

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Q4 Which statement below about Sn1 reactions is
incorrect?
(A) Sy1 reactions are stepwise and have intermediates.
(B) The slow step in a Sy1 reaction is formation of the
carbocation intermediate.
(C) S,1 reactions have first order kinetics which means
only the alkyl halide is involved in the rate limiting step.
(D) The products of a S1 reaction will be a pair of
enantiomers.
(E) An aprotic solvent is best for Sn1 reactions as they
tend to help stabilize carbocation intermediates.

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