JEE Main202522 Jan 2025Morning ShiftChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesActual
Given below are two statements : Statement I : CH ₃- O - CH ₂- Cl will undergo S _ N 1 reaction though it is a primary halide. Statement II : will not undergo S_N 2 reaction very easily though it is a primary halide. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Options
- ABoth Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- BBoth Statement I and Statement II are correct
- CStatement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
- DStatement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Correct answer
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Step-by-step solution
Both statement-I and statement-II are correct Statement - I: CH ₃- O - C H ₂ is highly stable carbocation. Statement - II: Due to hindrance, S _ N 2 will not take place easily.