Question

Which halogen compound in each of the following pairs will react
faster in Sn2 reaction :

1)CH3Br or CH3l

2) (CH3)3C-Cl or CH3 - Cl

Answer 1

◆ Answer -

(i) CH3I

(ii) CH3Cl

● Explaination -

Rate of SN2 reaction depends on steric hindrance around target atom.