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Transcribed Image Text:**Title: Understanding SN1 and SN2 Reactions of Benzylic Chlorides**
**Text:**
Benzyl chloride derivatives can react via both SN1 and SN2 mechanisms. Below are two benzylic chloride compounds, labeled A and B:
- **Compound A** has a methoxy group (*MeO*) attached to the benzene ring.
- **Compound B** has a nitro group (*O2N*) attached to the benzene ring.
**Problem Statement:**
Determine which benzyl chloride reacts via an SN1 reaction and which one undergoes an SN2 reaction. Draw the reaction mechanisms for each using a general nucleophile (Nu⁻ or Nu:). Your explanation should include resonance structures to support your reasoning.
**Analysis:**
- An SN1 reaction involves a two-step process with a carbocation intermediate, often favored by stable carbocations and polar protic solvents.
- An SN2 reaction involves a one-step bimolecular process and is favored by strong nucleophiles and less sterically hindered systems.
**Explanation Tips:**
- Consider the electronic effects of the substituents (methoxy group in A and nitro group in B) on the benzene ring.
- Assess the stability of potential carbocations and the impact of resonance.
By examining the substituents attached to the benzene ring, you can better understand their influence on the reaction pathway (SN1 or SN2) and make an informed determination.
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