Which of the following is not a characteristic of S_N1 reactions? A) the electrophilic carbon undergoes inversion of stereochemistry B) the rate is proportional to the concentration of substrate C) the reaction proceeds faster in a more polar solvent D) the rate is independent of the concentration of nucleophile

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In S_N1 reactions, the electrophilic carbon does not undergo inversion of stereochemistry; instead, it forms a carbocation intermediate, leading to racemization.

Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of SN1

Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of S_N1