Question
Physical Chemistry Question on Kinetics
Which of the following gives correct rank order from fastest to slowest of the relative rates in SN2 reaction ofmethyl bromide, tert-butyl bromide, isopropyl bromide and ethyl bromide?
A
Methyl bromide > Ethyl Bromide > Isopropyl bromide> tert-Butyl bromide
B
tert-Butyl bromide > Isopropyl bromide > EthylBromide > Methyl bromide
C
Ethyl Bromide > Methyl bromide > Isopropyl bromide> tert-Butyl bromide >
D
Methyl bromide > Ethyl Bromide > tert-Butyl bromide> Isopropyl bromide
Answer
Methyl bromide > Ethyl Bromide > Isopropyl bromide> tert-Butyl bromide
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A): Methyl bromide > Ethyl Bromide > Isopropyl bromide> tert-Butyl bromide