Bromide Bhas normal activity (for a secondary bromide) towards SN1 substitution, but A has much higher reactivity and Chas much lower reactivity.

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Bromide Bhas normal activity (for a secondary bromide) towards SN1 substitution, but A has much higher reactivity and Chas much lower reactivity.

Br >
-Br
-Br >
B
C
A
a. Why is A more reactive towards Sn1?
b. Why is C much less reactive towards Sy1?
Transcribed Image Text:Br > -Br -Br > B C A a. Why is A more reactive towards Sn1? b. Why is C much less reactive towards Sy1?
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