Rate law check
relative to 1 M / 1 M
[R–X]
1.0 M
[Nu⁻]
1.0 M
SN2
×1.0
SN1
×1.0
Substrate R–X
CH₃
1°
Neopentyl
2°
3°
Benzylic / allylic
Nucleophile
Strong: HO⁻ NC⁻ I⁻ RS⁻
Weak: H₂O ROH
Solvent
Protic: H₂O, EtOH
Aprotic: DMSO, DMF, acetone
Leaving group
I⁻
Br⁻
Cl⁻
F⁻
Mode
Animate
Predict first (P)