JEE Advanced2013ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryActual
KI in acetone, undergoes S N 2 reaction with each of P, Q, R and S. The rates of the reaction vary as
Options
- AP > Q > R > S
- BS > P > R > Q
- CP > R > Q > S
- DR > P > S > Q
Correct answer
B. S > P > R > Q
Step-by-step solution
Relative reactivity for S N 2 reaction in the given structures is Substrate CH 3 Cl H 2 C = CH - CH 2 Cl Relative Rates Towards S N 2 100000 200 79 0.02