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Which of the following alkyl halides will undergo S_(N)1 reaction most readily ?

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`(CH_(3))_(3)C-F`
`(CH_(3))_(3)C-Cl`
`(CH_(3))_(3)C-Br`
`(CH_(3))_(3)C-I`

Solution :The substitution reaction is favoured EASILY if C - X bond is weak. THUS, ALKYL IODIDE will undergo Substitution reactions most readily. ALSO `S_(N)1` is favoured by `3^(@)` alkyl halide most readily. Among those listed, all are `3^(@)` halides but reaction is most favoured by `(CH_(3))_(3) C-I`.


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