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How do polar solvents help in the first step in S_{N}1 mechanism?

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Through formation of carbocation, the mechanism of the S_{N}1 moves forward. In this process, the breaking of C-halogen bond takes place. As a result, the solvetion of  the halide ions is done with the protons of the of the protic solvent. In this way, polar solvents help in ionisations step by stabilizing the ions by solvation.

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