Mechanism Lab 3D

Nucleophilic substitution in haloalkanes — rotate the molecule, watch the electrons move
Mechanism
SN2one-step · back-side attack
SN1two-step · via carbocation
Substrate
MethylCH₃–Br
1° PrimaryR–CH₂–Br
2° SecondaryR₂CH–Br
3° TertiaryR₃C–Br
Methyl halide → SN2 strongly favoured (open back-side, no carbocation possible).
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CH₃Br + OH⁻ → CH₃OH + Br⁻
SN2
✅ Strongly favoured
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Timeline
Speed
Carbon
H
R / CH₃ group
Br (leaving group)
OH⁻ (nucleophile)
bond breaking
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