JEE Main2014ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesActual
In a nucleophilic substitution reaction : R - Br + Cl - ⟶ DMF R - Cl + Br - , which one of the following undergoes complete inversion of configuration ?
Options
- AC 6 H 5 CHC 6 H 5 Br
- BC 6 H 5 CCH 3 C 6 H 5 Br
- CC 6 H 5 CH 2 Br
- DC 6 H 5 CH 2 CH 2 Br
Correct answer
D. C 6 H 5 CH 2 CH 2 Br
Step-by-step solution
In S N 2 (nucleophilic bimolecular substitution) inversion takes place S N 2 ∝ 1 stearic hindrance Rate of R–X is 1° > 2° > 3°