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MHT CET · Chemistry · Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Which among the following statements is NOT correct about \(\mathrm{SN}^2\) reaction mechanism?

  1. A Nucleophile attacks the atom from the side opposite to halogen.
  2. B Rate of reaction is dependent on the concentration of nucleophile.
  3. C Bond formation and bond breaking occurs simultaneously.
  4. D \(\mathrm{SN}^2\) mechanism is observed in tertiary alkyl halides.
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(D) \(\mathrm{SN}^2\) mechanism is observed in tertiary alkyl halides.

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\(\mathrm{SN}^2\) mechanism is observed in primary (least steric) alkyl halides. Thus, option D is incorrect.
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