QuestionOrganic / SN1 and carbocation stability
Which one of the following alkyl halides favours SN1 mechanism ?

- (a) 4-Methoxybenzyl chloride
- (b) 4-Nitrobenzyl chloride
- (c) Neopentyl chloride (1-chloro-2,2-dimethylpropane)
- (d) α-Chloro ketone, RCOC(CH₃)₂Cl
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