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Among the following the compounds which can undergo an SN1 reaction in an aqueous solution, are:

A
I and IV only
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II and IV only
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II and III only
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II, III and IVonly
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Solution

The correct option is C II and III only
SN1 reaction is governed by the stability of carbocation formed.

II carbocation is stabilised through +I effect of three CH3 group. III carbocation is resonance stabilised.

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