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Multiple Choice
Which of the following reactions is an example of a nucleophilic substitution reaction in organic chemistry?
A
SN1 reaction
B
Addition reaction
C
E2 reaction
D
E1 reaction
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Understand the concept of nucleophilic substitution reactions. These reactions involve the replacement of a leaving group by a nucleophile. The two main types are SN1 and SN2 reactions.
Identify the characteristics of an SN1 reaction. SN1 reactions are unimolecular nucleophilic substitution reactions where the rate-determining step involves the formation of a carbocation intermediate.
Compare the given options: SN1 reaction, Addition reaction, E2 reaction, and E1 reaction. Note that SN1 is a nucleophilic substitution reaction, while the others are different types of reactions.
Addition reactions involve the addition of atoms or groups to a molecule, typically across a double bond, and do not involve substitution.
E2 and E1 reactions are elimination reactions, where a molecule loses atoms or groups, typically resulting in the formation of a double bond, and are not nucleophilic substitution reactions.