AP EAMCET202316 May 2023Evening ShiftChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesActual
Least reactive alkyl chloride in a S _ N 2 reaction is
Options
- A1-Chloro butane
- B1-Chloro 2-Methyl propane
- C2-Chloro 2-Methyl propane
- D2-Chloro butane
Correct answer
C. 2-Chloro 2-Methyl propane
Step-by-step solution
An S _ N 2 reaction involves a single-step concerted mechanism and the alkyl halide that is most substituted at the -position will be least reactive. Thus, 2-chloro-2-methyl propane will be least reactive.