Explain Why S_N2 Reactions Proceed Faster in the Solvent Dimethylsulfoxide

question 97

Essay

Explain why S_N2 reactions proceed faster in the solvent dimethylsulfoxide than in ethanol?
CH₃SOCH₃ CH₃CH₂OH
dimethlysolfoxide ethanol

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