Look at the substrate: tertiary carbocations favour SN1, while primary centres force the backside attack of SN2. My exam always includes a deceptively simple-looking secondary alkyl halide to trap the hasty student who relies on those rules alone. It reminds me of my weaving, where the obvious pattern is never as strong as the hidden tension in the bamboo—the real test is in the subtle details most overlook.
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