Alkyl halides undergo substitution reactions via SN1 and SN2. Which alkyl halide will follow both SN1 and SN2 mechanisms? a) CH3-X b) (CH3)2CH-X c) (CH3)3C-X d) (CH3)3C-CH2-X

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Alkyl halides undergo substitution reactions via SN1 and SN2. Which alkyl halide will follow
both SN1 and SN2 mechanisms?
a) CH3-X
b) (CH3)2CH-X
c) (CH3)3C-X
d) (CH3)3C-CH2-X

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