Which of the Following Alkyl Halides Undergoes the Fastest S_N2

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following alkyl halides undergoes the fastest S_N2 reaction with sodium methylthiolate, NaSMe?

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

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