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wen n-propyl bromide reacts with methanol.........wat is the path of reaction???is it sn1 or sn2??

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omkar

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11 Feb 2012 14:01:59 IST

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sn2

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14 Feb 2012 13:45:19 IST

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but the solvent given supports sn1 reaction...then how can u say it is sn2??

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14 Feb 2012 14:55:23 IST

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SN2 reaction due to that is primary halide

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14 Feb 2012 20:52:39 IST

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It should give SN2 only as the alkyl halide is primary and second reason is the carbocation( required for SN1) is not stabilized.

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I know that primary alkyl halide gives sn2 reaction...but i want to know abt solvent sn2 require a strong nucleophile but the given solvent methnol supports sn1 reaction...shouldnt we take solvent into consideration??

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