The SN1 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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