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Which compound in the following pairs will react faster in `S_N^(2)` reaction? (a). `CH_(3)Br` or `CH_(3)I` (b). `(CH_(3))_(3)C Cl` or `CH_(3)Cl`

Answer» (i). `C H_(3)I` because I is a bettery leaving group compared to Br.
(ii). `CH_(3)Cl` because tertiary butyl group is more sterically hindered as compared to `CH_(3)` group.


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