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NCERT Class XII Chemistry
NCERT Class XII Chemistry
Chapter - Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
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Which alkyl halide from the following pairs would you expect to react more rapidly by an mechanism? Explain your answer. (i) or (ii) or (iii) or
Solution:
We know that mechanism involves a transition state wherein both, the incoming nucleophile as well as the leaving group are present around the carbon atom. There are 5 atoms simultaneously bonded to it. Thus, for such a transition state to be possible,there should be minimum steric hindrance. Hence, 1° alkyl halides are most reactive towards followed by 2° and finally 3°. 1° RX > 2° RX > 3° RX Based on the above order, (i) is more reactive. (ii) is more reactive. (iii) is more reactive. In (iii), it is the proximity of the branched chain that determines the reactivity. In the methyl group is closer to the leaving group thereby hindering the transition state.
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