The S_N1 Ionization Step

The following animation shows the ionization of 3-bromo-3-methylhexane,
CH₃CH₂CH₂(C₂H₅)CBrCH₃ ----> CH₃CH₂CH₂(C₂H₅)C⁽⁺⁾CH₃ + Br^(–).
The aqua colored dots represent solvation of the bromide anion.


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