Which Alkyl Halide Is the Most Reactive in an S_N2 $\left( \mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } \right) \mathrm { CCH } _ { 2 } \mathrm { CH } _ { 2 } \mathrm {~F}$

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which alkyl halide is the most reactive in an S_N2 reaction?

• A) \(\left( \mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } \right) \mathrm { CCH } _ { 2 } \mathrm { CH } _ { 2 } \mathrm {~F}\)
• B) \(\left( \mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } \right) \mathrm { CCH } _ { 2 } \mathrm { CH } _ { 2 } \mathrm { Cl }\)
• C) \(\left( \mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } \right) \mathrm { CCH } _ { 2 } \mathrm { CH } _ { 2 } \mathrm { Br }\)
• D) \(\left( \mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } \right) \mathrm { CCH } _ { 2 } \mathrm { CH } _ { 2 } \mathrm { I }\)
• E) All primary halides react at the same rate in S_N2 reactions.

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