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Module 8_Factors affecting SN1 and SN2_lecture notes

The document discusses factors affecting SN1 and SN2 reaction mechanisms, emphasizing the importance of the nature of the leaving group. It explains that a good leaving group must be a weak base capable of accepting electrons, while strong bases are poor leaving groups. Additionally, it notes that solvents of low polarity favor the SN2 mechanism, whereas the SN1 mechanism involves the formation of a carbocation.

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Module 8_Factors affecting SN1 and SN2_lecture notes

The document discusses factors affecting SN1 and SN2 reaction mechanisms, emphasizing the importance of the nature of the leaving group. It explains that a good leaving group must be a weak base capable of accepting electrons, while strong bases are poor leaving groups. Additionally, it notes that solvents of low polarity favor the SN2 mechanism, whereas the SN1 mechanism involves the formation of a carbocation.

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Factors affecting SN1 and SN2

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IV. Nature of leaving group

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Solvents of low polarity will favor the SN2 reaction mechanism.

b. SN1 mechanism: It is proceed via the formation of carbocation

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IV. Nature of Leaving group
In order for a leaving group to leave, it must be able to accept electrons. A
strong bases wants to donate electrons; therefore, the leaving group must
be a weak base.

A Lewis base can donate an electron pair. A strong Lewis base can donate
easily while a weak Lewis base cannot donate the electrons that easily.

Now, a good leaving group should take away the pair of electrons along
with it (snatch away the electrons :P). Weak bases can do just that. They
take away the pair of electrons when they leave. They're not willing to
donate the electron pair ( they’re selfish :P) and hence become better
leaving groups.

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Thank You

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