engineering chemistry MCQ #639

The order of reactivity of alkyl halides towards SN1 reaction is

engineering chemistry MCQ #639

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The order of reactivity of alkyl halides towards SN1 reaction is

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

    Answer: 3° > 2° > 1°

    Explanation: The stability of the carbocation determines the reactivity; 3° carbocations are more stable than 2° and 1°.