Q.

Predict the order of reactivity of the following four isomers towards SN2  reaction. 
(I) CH3CH2CH2CH2Cl
(II) CH3CH2CH(Cl)CH3
(III) (CH3)2CHCH2Cl
(IV) (CH3)3CCl

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a

IV > III > II > I

b

I > III > II > IV

c

I > II > III > IV

d

IV > II >III > I

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

CH3CH2CH2CH2Cl > (CH3)2CHCH2Cl
CH3CH2CH(Cl)CH3 > (CH3)3CCl
Rate  of  SN2 α  1Steric Hindrance

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