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Why tertiary alkyl halides are more reactive than secondary?

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Tertiary alkyl halides are less stable(more reactive) towards elimination and SN1 reactions as compared to secondary alkyl halides due to the formation of satble carbocation. However, the secondary ones are more reactive towards SN2 due to comparatively less steric hindrance.

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