For each of the following pairs of compounds, indicate the compound more reactive to an SN1 substitution: a. 1-Bromopropane or 2-Bromopropane. b. t-Butyl Bromide or sec-Butyl Bromide. c. 1-Bromo-1-Ph-ethane or 2-Bromo-1-Ph-ethane.

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For each of the following pairs of compounds, indicate the compound more reactive to an SN1 substitution:

a. 1-Bromopropane or 2-Bromopropane.
b. t-Butyl Bromide or sec-Butyl Bromide.
c. 1-Bromo-1-Ph-ethane or 2-Bromo-1-Ph-ethane.

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