For which reaction mechanisms—SN1, SN2, E1, or E2—of thefollowing statement true? A statement may be true for one or moremechanisms. Tertiary (3°) alkyl halides react faster than 2° or 1° alkyl halides.

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For which reaction mechanisms—SN1, SN2, E1, or E2—of the
following statement true? A statement may be true for one or more
mechanisms.

Tertiary (3°) alkyl halides react faster than 2° or 1° alkyl halides.

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