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Byju's Answer Standard XII Chemistry
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Dehydrohalogenation for Alkenes In SN2 reacti...

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In SN 2 reaction, the correct order of reactivity
for the following compounds is: Grade/Exam
CH3 Cl, CH3 CH2 Cl, (CH3 )2 CHCl and (CH3 )3 CCl

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A CH3 Cl > (CH3 )2 CHCl > CH3 CH2 Cl > (CH3

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B CH3 Cl > CH3 CH2 Cl > (CH3 )2 CHCl > (CH3

C CH3 CH2 Cl > CH3 Cl > (CH3 )2 CHCl > (CH3

D (CH3 )2 CHCl > CH3 CH2 Cl > CH3 Cl > (CH3

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The correct option is B

CH3 Cl > CH3 CH2 Cl > (CH3 )2 CHCl > (CH3 )3 CC
Steric hindrance (crowding) is the basis of
SN 2 reaction.
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Rate of SN 2 ∝
Steric crowding at 'C'
bearing leaving group
As steric hinderance (crowding)
increases, rate of SN 2 reaction decreases.
Note : The order of reactivity towards SN 2
reaction for alkyl halides is:
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SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Q. In SN 2 reaction, the correct order of reactivity

for the following compounds is:
CH3 Cl, CH3 CH2 Cl, (CH3 )2 CHCl and (CH3 )3 CCl

Q. Predict the order of reactivity of the following com

and SN 2 reactions :
The four isomeric bromobutanes
C6 H5 CH2 Br, C6 H5 CH(C6 H5 )Br, C6 H5 CH(CH3 )Br, C6 H

Q. Predict the order of reactivity of the following

compounds in SN1 and SN2 reactions C6H5CH2Br
, C6H5CH(C6H5)Br , C6H5CH(CH3)Br ,
C6H5C(CH3)(C6H5)