Which compound is most reactive through SN2 mechanism:
Correct answer: A. CH3-CI
- A. CH3-CI
- B. CH3-CH2-CH2-CI
- C. CH3-CH2-CI
- D. All have same reactivity
Explanation
SN2 mechanism is mostly shown by primary alkyl halides whereas tertiary alkyl halides show SN1 mechanism.
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Alkyl halides are named and related to their carbon-halogen structure, polarity and reactivity. The key reactions are nucleophilic substitution by SN1 and SN2 mechanisms and elimination by E1 and E2 mechanisms, including how substrate structure, nucleophile, base, solvent and temperature influence substitution versus elimination.
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