Multiple Choice
Which of the following reactions is commonly used in organic chemistry to synthesize alcohols from alkenes?
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Organic Chemistry Reactions
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Which of the following reactions is an example of a nucleophilic substitution reaction?
A
E2 reaction
B
SN1 reaction
C
E1 reaction
D
Diels-Alder reaction
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Understand the concept of a nucleophilic substitution reaction: It involves the replacement of a leaving group by a nucleophile. There are two main types: SN1 and SN2.
Identify the characteristics of an SN1 reaction: It is a two-step process where the leaving group departs first, forming a carbocation intermediate, followed by the nucleophile attacking the carbocation.
Compare the given reactions: E2, E1, and Diels-Alder reactions are not nucleophilic substitution reactions. E2 is a bimolecular elimination, E1 is a unimolecular elimination, and Diels-Alder is a cycloaddition reaction.
Recognize that the SN1 reaction fits the criteria for a nucleophilic substitution reaction due to its mechanism involving a nucleophile replacing a leaving group.
Conclude that among the options provided, the SN1 reaction is the correct example of a nucleophilic substitution reaction.
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