Which S_N2 Reaction Will Occur Most Rapidly in Aqueous Acetone $\to$

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which S_N2 reaction will occur most rapidly in aqueous acetone solution? Assume concentrations and temperature are the same in each instance.

• A)HO^- + CH₃-Cl \(\to\) CH₃OH + Cl^-
• B)HO^- + CH₃CH₂-Cl \(\to\) CH₃CH₂OH + Cl^-
• C)HO^- + (CH₃)₂CH-Cl \(\to\) (CH₃)₂CHOH + Cl^-
• D)HO^- + (CH₃)₃C-Cl \(\to\) (CH₃)₃COH + Cl^-
• E)HO^- + (CH₃)₃CCH₂-Cl \(\to\) (CH₃)₃CCH₂OH + Cl^-

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