Current Attempt in Progress The compound below can react rapidly via an Sw1 process: OTS Select the explanation of why this primary substrate will undergo an Sy1 reaction so rapidly. O The rate of the reaction is a result of the strong leaving group. O The E of the first step of the mechanism is lower than the E, of the second step. O The methyl substrate has little steric hindrance and a lower-energy transition state. O When the leaving group leaves, the carbocation formed is resonance stabilized.

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The compound below can react rapidly via an SN1 process:
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Select the explanation of why this primary substrate will undergo an Sy1 reaction so rapidly.
O The rate of the reaction is a result of the strong leaving group.
O The E of the first step of the mechanism is lower than the E, of the second step.
O The methyl substrate has little steric hindrance and a lower-energy transition state.
O When the leaving group leaves, the carbocation formed is resonance stabllized.
Transcribed Image Text:/1 E View Policies Current Attempt in Progress The compound below can react rapidly via an SN1 process: OTs Select the explanation of why this primary substrate will undergo an Sy1 reaction so rapidly. O The rate of the reaction is a result of the strong leaving group. O The E of the first step of the mechanism is lower than the E, of the second step. O The methyl substrate has little steric hindrance and a lower-energy transition state. O When the leaving group leaves, the carbocation formed is resonance stabllized.
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