Which of the following does not correctly describe SN2 reactions of alkyl halides? Explain your answer. I. Tertiary halides react faster than secondary halides. II. Rate of reaction depends on the concentrations of both the alkyl halide and the nucleophile. III. The mechanism consists of a single step with no intermediates. IV. The transition state species has a pentavalent carbon atom.

Which of the following does not correctly describe SN2 reactions of alkyl halides? Explain your answer. I. Tertiary halides react faster than secondary halides. II. Rate of reaction depends on the concentrations of both the alkyl halide and the nucleophile. III. The mechanism consists of a single step with no intermediates. IV. The transition state species has a pentavalent carbon atom.

Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry

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Chapter11: Addition To Alkynes

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