Question

30. Arrange the compounds of each set in order of decreasing reactivity towards SN2 re:
(a)2-Bromo-2-methylbutane, 1-Bromopentane, 2-Bromopentane
(b)1-Bromo-3-methylbutane, 2-Bromo-2-methylbutane, 2-Bromo-3-methylbutane
(c) 1-Bromobutane, 1-Bromo-2,2-dimethylpropane, 1-Bromo-2-methylbutane, 1-B​

Answer 1

Answer:

(a)2-Bromo-2-methylbutane, 1-Bromopentane, 2-Bromopentane

(b)1-Bromo-3-methylbutane, 2-Bromo-2-methylbutane, 2-Bromo-3-methylbutane

(c) 1-Bromobutane, 1-Bromo-2,2-dimethylpropane, 1-Bromo-2-methylbutane, 1-B