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The mechanism of SN1 reaction is given b...

The mechanism of SN1 reaction is given below :
`CH_(3)-underset(CH_(3)) underset(|) overset(CH_(3)) overset(|)C-Broverset("step-1")toCH_(3)-underset(CH_(3)) underset(|)overset(o+)C-CH_(3)+ Br^(-) overset(Nu)underset("step-II")to CH_(3)- underset(CH_(3)) underset(|)overset(CH_(3))overset(|)C-Nu`
Given answer of the following questions on the basis of the mechanism given below.
Which statement is NOT correct ?

A

The reaction is first order reaction with respect to `Nu^-`

B

The reaction is first order with respect to alkyl halide

C

tert-butyl iodides is more reactive that tert-buty chloride

D

Optically active alkyl halide gives enantiomers

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To determine which statement is NOT correct based on the given mechanism of the SN1 reaction, we can analyze each statement step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding SN1 Mechanism**: - The SN1 reaction involves two steps: - **Step 1**: Formation of a carbocation from the alkyl halide (in this case, tertiary butyl bromide). - **Step 2**: Nucleophilic attack on the carbocation to form the final product. 2. **Analyzing the Statements**: - **Statement 1**: "The reaction is first order with respect to nucleophile." - **Analysis**: In an SN1 reaction, the rate of reaction depends only on the concentration of the substrate (alkyl halide) and not on the nucleophile. Therefore, this statement is NOT correct. - **Statement 2**: "The reaction is first order with respect to alkyl halide." - **Analysis**: This statement is correct because the rate of an SN1 reaction is indeed first order with respect to the alkyl halide. - **Statement 3**: "Tertiary butyl iodide is more reactive than tertiary butyl fluoride." - **Analysis**: This statement is correct because iodide (I-) is a better leaving group than fluoride (F-), making tertiary butyl iodide more reactive than tertiary butyl fluoride. - **Statement 4**: "Optically active alkyl halide gives enantiomers in SN1 reaction." - **Analysis**: This statement is also correct. When an optically active compound forms a planar carbocation, the nucleophile can attack from either side, leading to the formation of two enantiomers. 3. **Conclusion**: - The only statement that is NOT correct is **Statement 1**: "The reaction is first order with respect to nucleophile." ### Final Answer: The statement that is NOT correct is: **"The reaction is first order with respect to nucleophile."** ---
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