NEET2019ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesActual
Correct order of S _ N 2 reaction is
Options
- Aiii > i > ii
- Biii > ii > i
- Ci > iii > ii
- Di > ii > iii
Correct answer
D. i > ii > iii
Step-by-step solution
For S _ N 2 reaction, the order of reactivity is methyl halide >1^ halide >2^ halide >3^ halide. Primary allylic and primary benzylic halides may react predominantly either by S _ N 1 or S _ N 2 mechanism.