engineering chemistry MCQ #816

The compound that will react fastest with NaOH via SN2 mechanism is?

engineering chemistry MCQ #816

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The compound that will react fastest with NaOH via SN2 mechanism is?

    • A) CH₃CH₂CH₂Cl
    • B) (CH₃)₃CCl
    • C) CH₃CH₂Cl
    • D) CH₃Cl

    Answer: CH₃Cl

    Explanation: Primary alkyl halides react faster via SN2, with less steric hindrance, CH₃Cl is the fastest.