JEE Main 2007 — Haloalkanes And Haloarenes Question with Solution
From: AIEEE 2007
Question
Which of the following is the correct order of decreasing SN2 reactivity?
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Correct answer
BRCH2X > R2CHX >
R3CX
Step-by-step explanation
In mechanism transition state is pentavelent. For bulky alkyl group it will have sterical hinderance and smaller alkyl group will favour the mechanism. So the decreasing order of reactivity of alkyl halides is
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