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Which statements is/are right regarding SN1 reactions is false?

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a

The rate of reaction is influenced by Conc of nucleophile

b

Moleculartiy of the reaction is two

c

Racemization takes place

d

The reaction takes places in two steps

answer is A, D.

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Detailed Solution

SN1 mechanism proceeds through the carbocation formation. More is the stability of carbocation, more is the rate of SN1 reaction. Polar solvent stabilizes carbocation. This is a two step reaction where the first step is the formation of carbocation and leaving group removal, and the second is the attachment of the upcoming nucleophile. Products form from SN1 reaction are racemic.

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