SN1 Mechanism: The SN1 mechanism involves a concerted concerted transition state, where the substrate molecule instantaneously breaks apart into two separat...
SN1 Mechanism:
The SN1 mechanism involves a concerted concerted transition state, where the substrate molecule instantaneously breaks apart into two separate entities. This mechanism involves the simultaneous departure of a leaving group and a nucleophile, resulting in the formation of an alkene. The SN1 mechanism is typically observed with tertiary alkyl halides, where the tertiary carbocation intermediate is stable.
SN2 Mechanism:
The SN2 mechanism involves a nucleophilic attack of the nucleophile on the substrate molecule. This mechanism involves the simultaneous arrival of the nucleophile and the substrate molecule, resulting in the formation of an alkene. The SN2 mechanism is typically observed with primary and secondary alkyl halides, where the carbocation intermediate is less stable