Which of the Following S_N2 Reactions Is the Fastest

question 226

Multiple Choice

Which of the following S_N2 reactions is the fastest?

• A)CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂Br + OH^- → CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂OH + Br^-
• B)CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂Br + H₂O → CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂OH + HBr
• C)CH₃CH₂CHBrCH₃ + OH^- → CH₃CH₂CHOHCH₃ + Br^-
• D)CH₃CH₂CHBrCH₃ + H₂O → CH₃CH₂CHOHCH₃ + HBr

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