NEET2011ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesActual
Assertion : Reason : It follows with formation of more stable carbocation.
Options
- AIf both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
- BIf both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
- CIf assertion is true but reason is false.
- DIf both assertion and reason are false.
Correct answer
A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
Step-by-step solution
Neopentyl bromide being primary alkyl halide does not undergo S_ N 2 reaction but proceeds via S_ N 1 path because of steric hindrance caused by the bulky nature of tertiary butyl group.