Organic Chemistry
Which halogenoalkane reacts fastest with warm NaOH (aq)?
A. (CH3)3CCl
B. (CH3)3CBr
C. CH3CH2CH2CH2Cl
D. CH3CH2CH2CH2Br
Why is the answer B? Isn't D using a Sn2 mechanism which means it's faster?
A. (CH3)3CCl
B. (CH3)3CBr
C. CH3CH2CH2CH2Cl
D. CH3CH2CH2CH2Br
Why is the answer B? Isn't D using a Sn2 mechanism which means it's faster?
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Which halogenoalkane reacts fastest with warm NaOH (aq)?
A. (CH3)3CCl
B. (CH3)3CBr
C. CH3CH2CH2CH2Cl
D. CH3CH2CH2CH2Br
Why is the answer B? Isn't D using a Sn2 mechanism which means it's faster?
A. (CH3)3CCl
B. (CH3)3CBr
C. CH3CH2CH2CH2Cl
D. CH3CH2CH2CH2Br
Why is the answer B? Isn't D using a Sn2 mechanism which means it's faster?
sN1 is faster (tertiary)
Br-C bond weaker than C-Cl bond
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