Re: rates for Sn2

Brian Boldt (boldtbm@plu.edu)
Sun, 15 Dec 1996 23:55:09 -0800 (PST)

It has to do with the formation of the carbocation (SN1) and the
use of BOTH a strong base and a good leaving group (SN2). It helped me to
just remember the transition state of the SN2. Hope that helped.

On Sun, 15 Dec 1996 hiattzr@plu.edu wrote:

> To Anyone,
> Could someone explain to me exactly why in an Sn2 reaction there
> are two molecules that are used to determine the rate of the reaction
> (their concentrations),
> while in an Sn1 there is only one. I know that it has to do with the
> mechanisms of the various reactions, but I'm not sure exactly what.
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