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Which of the following statements is not correct for SN1 reactions?

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The reaction follows first-order kinetics
b
The nucliophile plays no role in the mechanism
c
The rate determining step is the conversion of transition state to the product.
d
The rate of reaction depends on the steric bulk of the alkyl group.

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Correct option is C

(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  SN1mechanism.

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