NEET levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 1 of 3o3007
Which of the following alkyl bromides reacts fastest with water by an SN1 pathway?
A(CHX3)X3C−Br
BCHX3CHX2CHX2−Br
CCHX3CHX2−Br
DCHX3−Br
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 (CHX3)X3C−Br reacts fastest by SN1.