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Haloalkanes and Haloarenes question

2024 · 8 Apr · Shift 1 · Q7
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Haloalkanes and Haloarenes question

2024 · 8 Apr · Shift 1 · Q7

JEE MainChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesMCQ+4 / −1
Which among the following compounds will undergo fastest SN2SN_2SN2​ reaction.
  1. A
    JEE Main 2024 (Online) 8th April Morning Shift Chemistry - Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question 23 English Option 1
  2. B
    JEE Main 2024 (Online) 8th April Morning Shift Chemistry - Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question 23 English Option 2
  3. C
    JEE Main 2024 (Online) 8th April Morning Shift Chemistry - Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question 23 English Option 3
  4. D
    JEE Main 2024 (Online) 8th April Morning Shift Chemistry - Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question 23 English Option 4
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Correct answer: C

The question asks which compound undergoes the fastest SN2S_N2SN​2 reaction, but the actual structures/options for A, B, C, and D are missing in the prompt.

Step 1: What determines the rate of an SN2S_N2SN​2 reaction?

For an SN2S_N2SN​2 reaction, the rate depends mainly on:

  1. Steric hindrance around the carbon bearing the leaving group
    • Methyl >>> primary >>> secondary ≫\gg≫ tertiary
  2. Leaving group ability
    • Better leaving group gives faster reaction
    • Typically: I−>Br−>Cl−≫F−I^- > Br^- > Cl^- \gg F^-I−>Br−>Cl−≫F−
  3. Resonance/allylic/benzylic activation
    • Benzylic and allylic halides can react very fast by SN2S_N2SN​2
  4. Substrate structure
    • Vinyl and aryl halides do not undergo normal SN2S_N2SN​2 easily

So, in general, the fastest SN2S_N2SN​2 substrate is usually:

  • methyl halide, or
  • primary benzylic/allylic halide with a good leaving group, depending on the given options.

Step 2: Limitation here

Since the options are blank:

  • A:
  • B:
  • C:
  • D:

it is not possible to derive independently which specific compound is fastest.

Step 3: Comparison with stored answer

The stored correct answer is C, but because the structures are missing, I cannot verify whether option C is actually the fastest SN2S_N2SN​2 substrate.

Therefore, I cannot confidently agree with the stored answer without the compounds being shown.

Conclusion

Please provide the structures/formulas of options A, B, C, and D so I can solve it properly and verify the correct answer.

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