Which of the following statements is not correct for $S_{N} 1$ reactions?

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The reaction follows first-order kinetics

The rate determining step is the conversion of transition state to the product.

The nucliophile plays no role in the mechanism

The rate of reaction depends on the steric bulk of the alkyl group.

answer is C.

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(a) The rate expression is r = k [haloalkane]

(b) Nucleophile is involved in the fast reaction.

( c) Substrate ~ Transition state is the slow step.

(d) Steric bulk favours $S_{N} 1$ mechanism.

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