STANDARD Chemistry Sₙ2 Mechanism MCQ Question
Which of the following statements is not correct about Sₙ2 reactions of alkyl halides?
Nucleophile attacks the carbon from the side opposite to where the leaving group is attached.
The bond formation and bond breaking take place in one step.
The rate of reaction depends upon the concentration of nucleophile.
Sₙ2 mechanism is predominant in tertiary alkyl halides.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Sₙ2 reactions are bimolecular and occur with primary alkyl halides. Tertiary alkyl halides undergo Sₙ1 reactions due to steric hindrance.
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