MCQ
From each of the following pairs select the compound that will react faster with sodium iodide in acetone :

Pair $-\,A:$  $(1) \,2 - $ Chloropropane $(2) \,2-$ Bromopropane

Pair $-\,B:$ $(3) \,1 -$ Bromobutane $(4)\, 2-$ Bromobutane

  • A
    $1, 3$
  • B
    $1, 4$
  • $2, 3$
  • D
    $2, 4$

Answer

Correct option: C.
$2, 3$
c
$(c) \,(B)$ Less steric - Favour for $S_{N^2}$
$(A)$ Good leaving group - Favour for $S_{N^2}$

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