Which statement best describes the product mixture after (R)-3-chloro-3-methylhexane undergoes an SN1 reaction? a. The product mixture would be 100% R enantiomer b. The product mixture would be 100% S enantiomer c. The product mixture would be racemic d.The product mixture would be 100%

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Which statement best describes the product mixture after (R)-3-chloro-3-methylhexane undergoes an SN1 reaction?


a. The product mixture would be 100% R enantiomer
b. The product mixture would be 100% S enantiomer
c. The product mixture would be racemic
d.The product mixture would be 100% cis isomer
e.The product mixture would be 100% trans isomer
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