Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
From given pair of reactions the reaction which takes place more rapidly is to be identified.
Concept Introduction:
The SN2/E2 reaction of
An SN2 reaction of an alkyl halide is favoured by a high concentration of a good protic polar solvent.
(b)
Interpretation:
From given pair of reactions the reaction which takes place more rapidly is to be identified.
Concept Introduction:
The SN2/E2 reaction of alkyl halide is with neutral nucleophile/base, the increasing polarity of the solvent will increase the rate of the reaction is to be identified.
An SN2 reaction of an alkyl halide is favoured by a high concentration of a good protic polar solvent.
(c)
Interpretation:
From given pair of reactions the reaction which takes place more rapidly is to be identified.
Concept Introduction:
The SN2/E2 reaction of alkyl halide is with neutral nucleophile/base, the increasing polarity of the solvent will increase the rate of the reaction is to be identified.
An SN2 reaction of an alkyl halide is favoured by a high concentration of a good protic polar solvent.
(d)
Interpretation:
From given pair of reactions the reaction which takes place more rapidly is to be identified.
Concept Introduction:
The SN2/E2 reaction of alkyl halide is with neutral nucleophile/base, the increasing polarity of the solvent will increase the rate of the reaction is to be identified.
An SN2 reaction of an alkyl halide is favoured by a high concentration of a good protic polar solvent.
(e)
Interpretation:
From given pair of reactions the reaction which takes place more rapidly is to be identified.
Concept Introduction:
The SN2/E2 reaction of alkyl halide is with neutral nucleophile/base, the increasing polarity of the solvent will increase the rate of the reaction is to be identified.
An SN2 reaction of an alkyl halide is favoured by a high concentration of a good protic polar solvent.
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