Rank the following compounds in order of increasing SN2 reaction rate with a good nucleophile. Explain your reasoning. (CH3)2CHBr      (CH3)3CBr       CH3CH2Br       CH3CH2I

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Rank the following compounds in order of increasing SN2 reaction rate with a good nucleophile. Explain your
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(CH3)2CHBr      (CH3)3CBr       CH3CH2Br       CH3CH2I

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