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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - 6. Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Given below are two statements :
Statement I : \(\mathrm{CH}_3-\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{Cl}\) will undergo \(\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 1\) reaction though it is a primary halide.
Statement II :

will not undergo \(S_N 2\) reaction very easily though it is a primary halide.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  1. A Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  2. B Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  3. C Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
  4. D Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
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Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Both statement-I and statement-II are correct Statement - I: \(\mathrm{CH}_3-\mathrm{O}-\stackrel{\oplus}{\mathrm{C}} \mathrm{H}_2\) is highly stable carbocation. Statement - II: Due to hindrance, \(\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 2\) will not take place easily.