Answer to Question #104857 in Physical Chemistry for Khushi

Question

Which one of the following would undergo faster SN2 reaction? Explain CH3-CH=Cl or CH3-CH2-CH2-Cl

Answer 1

Answer: SN2 reaction happen faster in SP3 carbon center compair to SP2 carbon center. In given molecule CH3-CH2-CH2-Cl has SP3 center but CH3-CH=Cl has SP2 center.

CH3-CH2-CH2-Cl undergoesfaster SN2 reaction than CH3-CH=Cl.