Draw the Sn1 intermediate and Sn2 transitions state for both ethyl-2-chloroacetate and benzyl bromide (α-bromotoluene). Use these...

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Draw the Sn1 intermediate and Sn2 transitions state for bothethyl-2-chloroacetate and benzyl bromide (α-bromotoluene). Usethese structures to explain the differences in reactivity betweenthese two compounds.

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Under SN1 condition benzyl bromide form benzyl cation which isresonance stabilised Under SN2 codition the transition state    See Answer
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