Q.

Which of the following potential energy (PE) diagrams represents the SN1 reaction?

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a

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b

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c

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answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

SN1  is two step reaction where in step (1) formation of carbocation takes place which is slow and requires more  Ea is RDS.
1 is wrong as step (1) has less Ea  i.e., less formation of carbonation.
2 is wrong as it is P.E diagram of single step reaction 
3 is wrong as both steps have almost same  Ea.
P.E diagram for  SN1
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