Sn2/ sn1

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if we have a tertiary carbocation and a good nucleophile (OH-), does the good nucleophile diminish the likelihood of an SN1 mechanism?

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No. SN2 is simply out of the question when a tertiary carbocation can be formed. However, OH- would give a good deal elimination as well.
 
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