Which compound in each of the following pairs will react faster in SN2 reaction with–OH? Why?
Which compound in each of the following pairs will react faster in SN2 reaction with–OH? Why?
(i) CH3Br or CH3I
(ii) (CH3)3CCl or CH3Cl
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(i) CH3–I reacts faster than CH3–Br as iodine is a better leaving group because of its larger size.
(ii) CH3–Cl (1° halide) reacts faster than (CH3)3CCl (3° halide) since in case tertiary butyl chloride three bulky methyl group hinder the approaching nucleophile.
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