Question #204991
If the substrate, CH3CHBrCH2CH3, is replaced by CH3CHFCH2CH3 in a nucleophilic substitution reaction, then (1) the rate at which each reaction takes place is the same. (2) the reaction will take place at a much faster rate. (3) the rate of the reaction will be twice as fast. (4) the reaction will not take place.
Expert's answer
(2) the reaction will take place at a much faster rate.
