JEE Main 2025 — Haloalkanes And Haloarenes Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2025 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift
Question
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The conversion proceeds well in the less polar medium.
Statement II: The conversion proceeds well in the more polar medium.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
This question includes a diagram. The text above accompanies the figure.
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: D
Step-by-step explanation
Transition state (less charge density)
This reaction will proceed faster in less polar medium which will not increase the activation energy value.
Transition state (Higher charge density)
This reaction will proceed faster in more polar medium which will decrease the activation energy value.
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