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I need help writing the balanced equations for the attached problems and determining which reactions proceed by an SN1 mechanism and SN2 mechanism.

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1. Write the balanced equations for the following:
a. 2-bromobutane + NaI --->
b. 2-bromobutante + AgNO3 + EtOH --->
c. 2-bromo-2-methylpropane + NaI --->
d. 2-bromo-2-methylpropane + AgNO3 + EtOH --->
e. 1-bromobutane + NaI --->
f. 1-bromobutane + AgNO3 + EtOH --->
g. bromocyclohexane + NaI --->
h. 1-bromoadamantane + NaI --->
i. 1-bromoadamantane + AgNO3 + EtOH --->

2. Which reactions proceed by an SN1 mechanism? By an SN2 mechanism?

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Essentially, Sn2 reactions happen when the compound is not too sterically hindered. Primary, & secondary alkyl halides can undergo Sn2. Tertiary alkyl halides undergo Sn1 with the formation of the carbocation intermediate.

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