Fill in the table below indicating what is important in each category for an SN1 reaction and an SN2 reaction. SN1 Rate Law Best Solvent Stereochemical outcome How does substitution on electrophile affection the reaction? Does leaving group ability affect the rate? Does nucleophile strength affect the rate? What types of nucleophiles SN2

Fill in the table below indicating what is important in each category for an SN1 reaction and an SN2 reaction. SN1 Rate Law Best Solvent Stereochemical outcome How does substitution on electrophile affection the reaction? Does leaving group ability affect the rate? Does nucleophile strength affect the rate? What types of nucleophiles SN2

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: Define and explain the differences between the following terms. a. law and theory b. theory and...

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