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Write `SN^(2)` mechanism of the conversion of methyl chloride to methyl alcohol.

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(a) `S_N1` mechanism follows `2^(nd)` order kinetics and the mechanism is only one step.

(b) (i) C - X bond acquires double bond character due to resonance.
(ii) Difference in hybridization of carbon atom in C - X bond : In haloarene the C-atom attached to halogen is `sp^2` hybridized i.e, greater .s. character is more electronegative and can hold the electron pair of C - X more tightly.
(iii) Instability of phenyl cation.
(iv) Because of possible repulsion due to electron rich arene.
(v) Energy of activation for displacement of halogen atom is more.
(c) Carbon atom is bonded to four different atoms or groups.
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