JEE Main 2017ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesMediumMCQ

JEE Main 2017Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question with Solution

JEE Main 2017 (02 Apr)

Question

The increasing order of the reactivity of the following halides for the SN1 reaction is

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Correct answer
A(II)<(I)<(III)

Step-by-step explanation

Rate of SN1 reaction is directly dependent on the stability of carbocation intermediate.
(II) is primary alkyl halide.
(I) is secondary alkyl halide.
Primary alkyl halide is less reactive towards SN1 reaction than secondary alkyl halide.
In (III), the carbocation generated is stabilised due to resonance. Hence, (III) is most reactive towards SN1 reaction.

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