Q.

Consider the following statements :
(1) Bridge-head halides are inert towards both SN1 and SN2 reactions (till one of the ring size is eight member ring)
(2) The first step in both SN1 and E1 reactions is the same
(3) SN2 reactions proceed with total retention of configuration
(4) E2 eliminations are by the use of a solvent of low polarity and high concentration of a strong base.


Which of the above statements are correct?

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a

1,2 and 4

b

1, 2,3 and 4

c

1 and 3

d

2,3 and 4

answer is A.

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SN2 reaction may also give partial retention product.

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Consider the following statements :(1) Bridge-head halides are inert towards both SN1 and SN2 reactions (till one of the ring size is eight member ring)(2) The first step in both SN1 and E1 reactions is the same(3) SN2 reactions proceed with total retention of configuration(4) E2 eliminations are by the use of a solvent of low polarity and high concentration of a strong base.Which of the above statements are correct?