Select the correct statements regarding the reactions of tertiary haloalkanes: a) Tertiary haloalkanes only form alkenes through the E1 mechanism. b) Tertiary haloalkanes react with alcohols to form ethers. c) Tertiary haloalkanes only form substitution products through the SN2 mechanism. d) A tertiary haloalkane must form a tertiary carbocation as an intermediate when a substitution reaction occurs.

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Select the correct statements regarding the reactions of tertiary haloalkanes:
 
a) Tertiary haloalkanes only form alkenes through the E1 mechanism.
 
b) Tertiary haloalkanes react with alcohols to form ethers.
 
c) Tertiary haloalkanes only form substitution products through the SN2 mechanism.
 
d) A tertiary haloalkane must form a tertiary carbocation as an intermediate when a substitution reaction occurs.
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