Which of the Following Alkyl Halides Undergoes the Fastest S_N2

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following alkyl halides undergoes the fastest S_N2 reaction with sodium cyanide, NaCN?

• A) methyl iodide
• B) ethyl iodide
• C) 2-iodopropane
• D) tert-butyl iodide

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