Which S_N2 Reaction Will Occur Most Rapidly in a Mixture $\to$

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which S_N2 reaction will occur most rapidly in a mixture of water and ethanol?

• A)I^- + CH₃CH₂-Br \(\to\) CH₃CH₂-I + Br^-
• B)I^- + CH₃CH₂-Cl \(\to\) CH₃CH₂-I + Cl^-
• C)I^- + CH₃CH₂-F \(\to\) CH₃CH₂-I + F^-
• D)Br^- + CH₃CH₂-Cl \(\to\) CH₃CH₂-Br + Cl^-
• E)Br^- + CH₃CH₂-F \(\to\) CH₃CH₂-Br + F^-

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