engineering chemistry MCQ #839

The order of reactivity of alkyl halides towards E2 reaction is

engineering chemistry MCQ #839

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The order of reactivity of alkyl halides towards E2 reaction is

    • A) Tertiary > Secondary > Primary
    • B) Primary > Secondary > Tertiary
    • C) Secondary > Primary > Tertiary
    • D) Tertiary > Primary > Secondary

    Answer: Tertiary > Secondary > Primary

    Explanation: E2 reaction involves the formation of an alkene, and tertiary alkyl halides are more reactive due to the stability of the alkene.