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Reactions of Alcohols

SN1 and SN2 Synthesis of Alkyl Halides From Alcohols

SN1 and SN2 Synthesis of Alkyl Halides From Alcohols

On the left, a tertiary alcohol undergoes an SN1 reaction. On the right, a primary alcohol undergoes an SN2 reaction. Both afford alkyl halides.

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