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GUJCET · Chemistry · Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Which of the following compound has highest reactivity towards \(S_N 2\) reaction?

  1. A 1-Bromo-3-methylbutane
  2. B 1-Bromo-2,2-dimethylpropane
  3. C 1-Bromo-2-methylbutane
  4. D 1-Bromobutane
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(D) 1-Bromobutane

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Reactivity for \(S_N 2\) is inversely proportional to steric hindrance. 1-Bromobutane has the least steric hindrance.