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In an SN1 reaction on centres there is...

In an SN1 reaction on centres there is

A

100% racemisation

B

inversion more than ratention leading to partial recemisation

C

100% retention

D

100% inversion

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B
In `S_(N)1` reaction extent of inversion of configuration is slightly higher than retention of configuration. This is due to the shielding effect of the leaving group on the front side of the C - atom undergoing nucleophilic attack.
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