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Question 1.

Which of the following statements is true of polar aprotic solvents?

▸ They are capable of hydrogen bonding.

▸ They are relatively uncommon.

▸ They can increase the rate of SN2 reactions by orders of magnitude.

▸ They favor SN1 reactions.

Question 2.

Why do polar aprotic solvents favor SN2 reactions?

Polar aprotic solvents can't stabilize anions and therefore nucleophiles are more reactive.



▸ Protic solvents destabilize nucleophiles and that reduces the likelihood of reaction.

▸ Hydrogen bonding stabilizes the reaction intermediates.

▸ Hydrogen bonding stabilizes the leaving group.
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