NEETChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
Arrange the compounds of each set in order of reactivity towards S N 2 displacement: 1-Bromo-3-methylbutane, 2-Bromo-2-methylbutane, 2-Bromo-3-methylbutane
Options
- A2-Bromo-2-methylbutane < 2-Bromo-3-methylbutane < 1-Bromo-3-methylbutane
- B1-Bromo-3-methylbutane < 2-Bromo-2-methylbutane < 2-Bromo-3-methylbutane
- C2-Bromo-2-methylbutane < 1-Bromo-3-methylbutane < 2-Bromo-3-methylbutane
- D2-Bromo-3-methylbutane < 2-Bromo-2-methylbutane < 1-Bromo-3-methylbutane
Correct answer
A. 2-Bromo-2-methylbutane < 2-Bromo-3-methylbutane < 1-Bromo-3-methylbutane
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) 2-Bromo-2-methylbutane < 2-Bromo-3-methylbutane < 1-Bromo-3-methylbutane