MCAT Question of the Day


  • Q:

    Replacing a methyl group on a 3° carbon with a phenyl group would most likely have which of the following effects?

     

    A

    Increase the likelihood of a reaction via the SN1 mechanism rather than the SN2 mechanism.

    B

    Decrease the boiling point of the molecule.

    C

    Increase the solubility of the molecule in water.

    D

    Decrease the toxicity of the molecule to mice.



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