Q.

Predict the order of reactivity of the following compounds in SN2 reaction:

I) CH3CH2CH2CH2Br

II) CH32CHCH2Br

III) CH3CH2CHBrCH3

IV) CH33C  Br

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a

III > I > IV > II

b

I > II > III > IV

c

I > III > IV > II

d

I > III > II > IV

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The reactivity in SN2 reactions follows the reverse order as the steric hinderance around the electrophilic carbon increases in that order.

I > II > III > IV

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