In the solvolysis of 3-methyl-3-bromohexane, which of the following statements is not correct?

Options

A. It involves carbocation intermediate
B. The intermediate involves `sp^2` carbon
C. Polar solvents accelerates the reaction
D. It involves inversion of configuration

Answer

D

Explanation

The solvolysis (attack by nucleophile of solvent) of `3^@` halide is governed by `S_N^1` mechanism.

(b) The formed intermediate is a carbocation with 2 sp hybridized carbon.
(c) Polar solvent will accelerate the reaction.
(d) Rate of reaction `prop` [Substrate].
(e) In `S_N^1` mechanism, there is no inversion of configuration.