Which of the following will NOT undergo S N 1 reaction with OH - ?

Which of the following will NOT undergo SN1 reaction with OH-?
  1. CH2=CH-CH2Cl
  2. CH33CCl

Solution

Reactivity in case of SN1 reaction depends upon formation of carbocation.  Allyl and benzyl carbocations are stabilised by resonance. Tertiary carbocation is more stable than primary carbocation.

Asked in: NEET 2020 (Phase 2)

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