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Which compound in each of the following pairs will react faster in SN2 reaction with – OH?CH3Br or CH3I(CH3)3CCI or CH3CI

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1. CH3I will react faster because C-I bond undergoes cleavage more easily as compared to C-Br bond.

2. CH3CI will react faster because in it the carbon carrying halogen is sterically less hindered.



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