JEE Main 2014 — Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question with Solution
JEE Main 2014 (06 Apr)
Question
In SN2 reactions, the correct order of reactivity for the following compounds :
CH3Cl, CH3CH2Cl, (CH3)2CHCl and (CH3)3CCl is :
CH3Cl, CH3CH2Cl, (CH3)2CHCl and (CH3)3CCl is :
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Show full solutionCorrect option: B
Correct answer
BCH3Cl > CH3CH2Cl > (CH3)2CHCl > (CH3)3CCl
Step-by-step explanation
involves the formation of a pentavalent intermediate, and the reactivity depends on steric hindrance. Lesser the steric hindrance, more is the reactivity of .
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