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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2025

Which of the following alkyl halide will undergo \(\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 1\) reaction fastest?

  1. A \(\mathrm{Me}_3 \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{F}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{Me}_3 \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{Cl}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{Me}_3 \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{Br}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{Me}_3 \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{I}\)
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(D) \(\mathrm{Me}_3 \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{I}\)

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\(\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 1\) reaction rate is fastest with the best leaving group. Leaving group ability: \(\mathrm{I}^{-} > \mathrm{Br}^{-} > \mathrm{Cl}^{-} > \mathrm{F}^{-}\). Therefore, \(\mathrm{Me}_3 \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{I}\) will react fastest.
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