JEE Main 2014 — Haloalkanes And Haloarenes Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2014 (Offline)
Question
In SN2 reactions, the correct order of reactivity for the following compounds:
CH3Cl, CH3CH 2Cl, (CH3)2CHCl and (CH3)3CCl is:
CH3Cl, CH3CH 2Cl, (CH3)2CHCl and (CH3)3CCl is:
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: D
Correct answer
DCH3Cl > CH3CH2Cl > (CH3)2CHCl > (CH3)3CCl
Step-by-step explanation
Steric congestion around the carbon atom undergoing the inversion process will slow down the reaction, hence less congestion faster will the reaction. So, the order is
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