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💡 Solution & Explanation

Correct answer: \(\text{A}\). For substitution, \(\mathrm{S_N1}\) follows carbocation stability and may rearrange/racemise; \(\mathrm{S_N2}\) requires backside attack and gives inversion. Recovered question text: 17. Which of the following phrases are not correctly associated with an SN1 reaction? 1. Rearrangement is possible. 2. Rate is affected by solvent polarity. 3. The strength of the nucleophile is important in determining rate. 4. The reactivity series is tertiary > secondary > primary. 5. Proceeds with complete inversion of configuration. (a) 3, 5 (b) 5 only