In an SN1 reaction, what are the Stereochemistry Consequences: (Retained, Inverted, Lost, Converted)? please be specific. Electrophile-What are the characteristics of a good electrophile for S N1? Alkyl Group Leaving Group

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In an SN1 reaction, what are the Stereochemistry Consequences: (Retained, Inverted, Lost, Converted)? please be specific.

Electrophile-What are the characteristics of a good electrophile for S N1?

Alkyl Group
Leaving Group 

I'm not sure what is meant by alkyl groups and leaving groups in this question.

 

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