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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Least reactive alkyl chloride in a \(\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 2\) reaction is

  1. A 1-Chloro butane
  2. B 1-Chloro 2-Methyl propane
  3. C 2-Chloro 2-Methyl propane
  4. D 2-Chloro butane
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Correct Answer

(C) 2-Chloro 2-Methyl propane

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An \(\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 2\) reaction involves a single-step concerted mechanism and the alkyl halide that is most substituted at the \(\alpha\)-position will be least reactive. Thus, 2-chloro-2-methyl propane will be least reactive.