From the Hammet equation data, it was observed that the nucleophilic substitution reaction of benzyl bromide and benzyl bromide with substituents at the ortho- and para-positions have shown a negative p value. Which of the following statements is/are True? A. The halide leaves before the nucleophile attacks the electrophilic site B. A concerted type of reaction has occurred. C. A decrease in electron density has occurred at the transition state D. An increase in electron density has occurred at the transition state E. A and C

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From the Hammet equation data, it was observed that the nucleophilic substitution reaction of
benzyl bromide and benzyl bromide with substituents at the ortho- and para-positions have shown
a negative p value. Which of the following statements is/are True?
A. The halide leaves before the nucleophile attacks the electrophilic site
B. A concerted type of reaction has occurred.
C. A decrease in electron density has occurred at the transition state
D. An increase in electron density has occurred at the transition state
E. A and C
Transcribed Image Text:From the Hammet equation data, it was observed that the nucleophilic substitution reaction of benzyl bromide and benzyl bromide with substituents at the ortho- and para-positions have shown a negative p value. Which of the following statements is/are True? A. The halide leaves before the nucleophile attacks the electrophilic site B. A concerted type of reaction has occurred. C. A decrease in electron density has occurred at the transition state D. An increase in electron density has occurred at the transition state E. A and C
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