Rank the Species Below in Order of Leaving Group Capabilities

question 213

Essay

Rank the species below in order of leaving group capabilities in S_N2 reactions (worst leaving group to best):
CH₃O^-,H₂O,C₆H₅SO₃^-,H₂N^-.

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Definitions:

Extended Family

A family group that extends beyond the nuclear family, including relatives such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

American Family

A family unit or household structure in the United States, which can vary widely in composition and values.

Decline

A process of becoming smaller, fewer, or less; a reduction in size, quantity, quality, or strength.

Friedrich Engels

A German philosopher, social scientist, and revolutionary who, alongside Karl Marx, co-founded Marxist theory.