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Explain the mechanism of `S_N1` reaction taking 2-bromo-2-methyl propane (t-butyl bromide)

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When t-butyl bromide reacts with aqueous potassium hydroxide t-butyl alcohol

Step : 1 The alkyl halide undergoes slow ionisation to form a carbocation and bromide ion.

Step 2: The nuolcophile `OH^-` attacks the carbocation to form tertiary butyl alcohol
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