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Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
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Which compound in each of the following pairs will react faster in SN2 reaction with -OH?
CH3Br or CH3I

Answer

In the SN2 mechanism, the reactivity of halides for same halides group increase down the group. Because increase in size increase, the halide becomes a better leaving group. Therefore, CH3I will react faster than CH3Br in SN2 reactions with OH-.

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