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Which of the following alkyl bromides reacts fastest with water by an SN1 pathway?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Answer: A

The rate of SN1 depends on the stability of the carbocation formed. Only the tertiary bromide gives a tertiary carbocation; the primary and methyl bromides would give very unstable cations. So reacts fastest by SN1.
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