Question
Chemistry Question on Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Arrange the following alkyl bromides in decreasing order of rates of SN2 displacement reaction.
A
II > III > I > IV
B
I > II > IV > III
C
III > IV > I > II
D
III > IV > II > I
Answer
I > II > IV > III
Explanation
Solution
The order of reactivity towards SN2 displacement reaction is Hence, correct order is I > II > IV > III.