What type of solvent favours SN1 mechanism?

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What type of solvent favours SN1 mechanism?

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Answer 1 · 2016-10-30T12:59:30

polar solvent favours SN1 mechanism.

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In SN1 mechanism 3 degree carbocations formed as an intermediate.
we know "LIKE DISSOLVES LIKE",so polar solvent stabilises the carbocation intermediate & favours the reaction.

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