Identify the alkyl halide that undergoes $\mathrm{SN}^2$ reaction most fastly.

Identify the alkyl halide that undergoes $\mathrm{SN}^2$ reaction most fastly.




Solution

$1^{\circ}$ halide favours $\mathrm{SN}^2$ reaction. In case similar alkyl, $\mathrm{R}-\mathrm{Br}>\mathrm{R}-\mathrm{Cl}$

Asked in: MHT CET 2022 (11 Aug Shift 1)

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