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In SN1 (substitution, nucleophilic unimolecular) reaction, the racemization takes place. It is due to

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a

Retention of configuration

b

Inversion of configuration 

c

Conversion of configuration

d

Both A and B

answer is D.

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  • SN1 reaction involves formation of carbocation which are planar (sp2
    -hybridized) and thus can be attacked on either side of positively charged carbon atom resulting in a racemic mixture of the product.
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In SN1 (substitution, nucleophilic unimolecular) reaction, the racemization takes place. It is due to