Q.

Statement I: In presence of DMSO solvent, the rate of SN2 reaction increases.

Statement II: DMSO is a polar protic solvent.

see full answer

Start JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation at rupees 99/day !!

21% of IItians & 23% of AIIMS delhi doctors are from Sri Chaitanya institute !!
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

Statement I and Statement II both are correct

b

Statement I is correct and Statement II is  incorrect

c

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct 

d

Statement I and Statement II both are incorrect 

answer is D.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

DMSO is a aprotic polar solvent

Dimethyl sulphoxide

Question Image

 

         

 

 

Polar aprotic solvents like DMSO accelerate the SN2 rate.

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

hear from our champions

score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon
Statement I: In presence of DMSO solvent, the rate of SN2 reaction increases.Statement II: DMSO is a polar protic solvent.