Consider the following bromides : The correct order of $\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 1$ reactivity is

Consider the following bromides :
The correct order of $\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 1$ reactivity is
  1. $B>C>A$
  2. $B>A>C$
  3. $C>B>A$
  4. $A>B>C$

Solution

$\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 1$ proceeds via carbocation intermediate, the most stable one forming the product faster. Hence reactivity order for $\mathrm{A}, \mathrm{B}, \mathrm{C}$ depends on stability of carbocation created.

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