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Is Williamson Ether Synthesis an SN1 or SN2 reaction?

Answer 1

Ruby Allen

#S_N2#

First, it is necessary to understand the difference between an #S_N1# and an #S_N2# mechanism.

An SN1 mechanism is a two-step mechanism and racemization occurs:

Departures of the leaving group#->#formation of carbocation
Nucleophilic attack (usually a weak nucleophile) on carbocation#->#racemic product

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Answer 2

Isabella Acosta

Williamson Ether Synthesis is typically considered an SN2 reaction.

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