engineering chemistry MCQ #917

The compound that will react fastest with NaOH is?

engineering chemistry MCQ #917

  1. Question 1

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

    • A) CH₃CH₂Cl
    • B) CH₃CH₂Br
    • C) CH₃CH₂I
    • D) All react at the same rate

    Answer: CH₃CH₂I

    Explanation: The reactivity of alkyl halides towards SN2 reactions increases with the leaving ability of the halide ion, so RI > RBr > RCl.