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In the following pairs which halogen compound undergoes faster SN2 reaction ? Why ?(CH3)3CCl AND CH3Cl |
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Answer» Ch3Cl will undergo faster , as the BIGGEST barrier for an SN2 rxn is steric hindrance by neighboring groups , as H atoms are very TINY they do not sterically hinder the ATTACK of nucleophile Whereas (CH3)3CCL has three methyl groups attached to the Alpha carbon. Hence it will undergo SN 1 rxn |
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