Rank the Following Compounds in Order of Increasing Reactivity in an S_N2

question 137

Multiple Choice

Rank the following compounds in order of increasing reactivity in an S_N2 reaction. (Fastest is first, slowest is last.)

• A) III > I > II > IV
• B) II > IV > I > III
• C) IV > II > I > III
• D) IV > II > III > I

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