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AIPMT MAIN2008Chemistry-Reaction Mechanisms

AIPMT MAIN 2008 Chemistry Sₙ2 Reactions MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

In a SN2\text{S}_\text{N}2 substitution reaction of the typeRBr+ClDMFRCl+Br\text{R}-\text{Br} + \text{Cl}^- \xrightarrow{\text{DMF}} \text{R}-\text{Cl} + \text{Br}^-Which one of the following has the highest relative rate?

A

CH3CH2Br\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{Br}

B

CH₃—CH₂—CH₂Br

C

CH3CHCH3CH2Br\text{CH}_3-\underset{\substack{| \\ \text{CH}_3}}{\text{CH}}-\text{CH}_2\text{Br}

D

CH3CCH3CH3CH2Br\text{CH}_3-\overset{\substack{\text{CH}_3 \\ |}}{\underset{\substack{| \\ \text{CH}_3}}{\text{C}}}-\text{CH}_2\text{Br}

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

For Sₙ2 reactions, lower steric hindrance leads to higher reactivity. CH₃CH₂Br has the least steric hindrance.

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