SN1 and SN2 Mechanisms (A-level Chemistry)

Outlining the differences between SN1 and SN2 mechanisms, using the reactions of primary and tertiary halogenoalkanes with hydroxide ions as examples. Intermediates, transition states and energy profile diagrams are shown for both types of mechanism, along with their rate equations.

Recap: 00:43
Hydrolysis of Halogenoalkanes: 02:37
SN2 Mechanism: 03:11
SN2 Transition State: 04:07
SN2 Energy Profile Diagram: 04:32
SN2 Rate Equation: 06:05
SN1 Mechanism: 06:53
SN1 Energy Profile Diagram: 09:09
SN1 Rate Equation: 10:41
Summary: 12:00

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