engineering chemistry MCQ #4596

The order of reactivity of alkyl halides towards SN2 reaction is

engineering chemistry MCQ #4596

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The order of reactivity of alkyl halides towards SN2 reaction is

    • A) 3° > 2° > 1°
    • B) 1° > 2° > 3°
    • C) 2° > 1° > 3°
    • D) 3° > 1° > 2°

    Answer: 1° > 2° > 3°

    Explanation: SN2 reactivity decreases with increasing steric hindrance around the reaction center.