Which compound in each of the following pairs will react faster in SN2 reaction with OH-?
i. CH3Br or CH3I
ii. (CH3)CCl or CH3C

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i. Since Γ  ion is a better leaving group than Br- ion, therefore, CH3I reacts faster than CH3Br in SN2 reaction with OH- ion.

ii. On steric grounds, 10 alkyl halides are more reactive than tert-alkyl halides in SN2 reactions.Therefore, CH3Cl will react at a faster rate than (CH3)3CCl in an SN2 S reaction with OH- ion.

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