JEE Main 2014ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesMediumMCQ

JEE Main 2014Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question with Solution

JEE Main 2014 (09 Apr Online)

Question

In a nucleophilic substitution reaction :  R - Br + Cl - DMF R - Cl + Br - ,  which one of the following undergoes complete inversion of configuration ?

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Show full solutionCorrect option: D
Correct answer
DC6H5CH2CH2Br

Step-by-step explanation

In SN2 (nucleophilic bimolecular substitution) inversion takes place

SN21stearic hindrance

Rate of R–X is 1° > 2° > 3°

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