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Which compound in each of the following pairs will react faster in SN2 reaction with OH ion? 1. CH3Br or CH3I 2. (CH3)3 CCl or CH3Cl

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1. Since I- ion a better leaving group than Br- ion, therefore CH3I will react faster than CH3Br in SN2 reaction with OH- ion. 

2. On steric grounds 1° alkyl halides are more reactive than tert alkyl halide in SN2 reactions. Therefore, CH3Cl will react at a faster rate than (CH3)3 CCl in a SN2 reaction with OH- ion.



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