JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2007 - No. 19)

Which of the following is the correct order of decreasing SN2 reactivity?
RCH2X > R3CX > R2CHX
RCH2X > R2CHX > R3CX
R3CX > R2CHX > RCH2X
R2CHX > R3CX > RCH2X

Explanation

In $${S_N}2$$ mechanism transition state is pentavelent. For bulky alkyl group it will have sterical hinderance and smaller alkyl group will favour the $${S_N}2$$ mechanism. So the decreasing order of reactivity of alkyl halides is $$RC{H_2}X > {R_2}CHX > {R_3}CX$$

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