NEETChemistry-Organic Chemistry
NEET Chemistry Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Arrange the following compounds in order of their reactivity towards Sn₂ reaction.
A
(i) > (ii) > (iii) > (iv)
B
(ii) > (iii) > (iv) > (i)
C
(iii) > (i) > (ii) > (iv)
D
(iv) > (ii) > (i) > (iii)
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Sn₂ reactions are favored by less steric hindrance, so primary halides react faster than secondary or tertiary.
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