NEET Chemistry SN1 & SN2 Reactions Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): SN2 reactions are generally faster for primary halides compared to tertiary halides. | Reason (R): SN2 reactions involve a single transition state where steric hindrance significantly affects the reaction rate.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(A) is true but (R) is false.
(A) is false but (R) is true.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
SN2 reactions are faster for primary halides due to less steric hindrance, and the single transition state mechanism is significantly impacted by steric factors.
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