Question

which of the following halides reacts more slowly in an SN1 reaction: 5-chloro-1,3-cyclopentadiene or 7-chloro-1,3,5-cycloheptatriene Group of answer choices 5-chloro-1,3-cyclopentadiene neither of these will react in an SN1 reaction 7-chloro-1,3,5-cycloheptatriene they will both react at the same rate

Answer 1

5-chloro-1,3-cyclopentadiene

Step-by-step explanation:

5-chloro-1,3-cyclopentadiene will react more slowly in an SN1 reaction. ( i.e. No reaction as the product is unstable ) attached is the representation of the rate of reaction of both Halides which shows that 5-chloro-1,3-cyclopentadiene reacts the slowest .

Also During SN1 reaction Carbocation is formed .

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