Q.

Which of the following solvent useful to carry SN2 reaction ?

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a

Acetone

b

DMSO

c

DMF

d

Any of the above

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

SN2 reaction is carried out in the presence of a polar aprotic solvent like Acetone, DMF, DMSO,etc.

In the presence of a polar solvent, the formation of carbocation is easy. Polar solvent helps in the dissociation of C-X bond where X is the leaving group.

Polar protic solvent increases the stability of carbocation due to solvation.

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