Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Among the following compounds the compound which reacts faster in SN2 reaction is to be identified.
Concept Introduction:
Primary substitution, unless there is a steric hindrance in the
(b)
Interpretation:
Among the following compounds the compound which reacts faster in E1 reaction is to be identified.
Concept Introduction:
For an E1/E2 reaction, when same alkyl group is present with the leaving group, the relative reactivity of alkyl halide is,
(c)
Interpretation:
Among the following which reacts faster in SN1 reaction is to be identified.
Concept Introduction:
Secondary alkyl halide do not undergo SN1 reaction, tertiary can undergo both substitution and elimination product, and substitution is mostly favored.
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