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Q.

Which of the following alkyl halides will undergo SN1 reaction most readily?

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a

(CH3)3CF

b

(CH3)3CCl

c

(CH3)3CBr

d

(CH3)3CI

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

All the given compounds are tertiary alkyl halides but the bond formed between carbon and iodine (C - I) is the weakest bond due to large difference in the size of carbon and iodine. So, (CH3)3CI gives SN1 reaction most readily. In other words, iodine is better
leaving group.

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