Question:

The carbocation formed in $ S_N1 $ reaction of alkyl halide in the slow step is:

Updated On: May 19, 2022
  • $ sp^3 $ -hybridised
  • $ sp^2 $ -hybridised
  • $ sp $ -hybridised
  • $ sp^3d $ - hybridised
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

In $SN_1$ reaction, the carbocation formation is a slow step. The carbocation formed is a planar, species containing $sp^2$ -hybridised carbon atom, electron deficient and an empty $p$-orbital.
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