AP EAMCET202317 May 2023Morning ShiftChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesActual
Which is the correct order of the following alkyl halides for an S _ N 2 reaction?
Options
- Aii > i > iii
- Biii > i > ii
- Ciii > ii > i
- Dii > iii > i
Correct answer
B. iii > i > ii
Step-by-step solution
Least substituted carbon atom ( - carbon) gives rise to high reactivity towards S _ N 2 reactions. Thus, the corresponding reactivity order will be: