Q3 / 62 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Chemistry · Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Which of the following statement is correct for the reactivity in SN2 reaction?

  • A
    Figure is more reactive than Figure
  • Correct answer
    B
    Figure is more reactive than Figure
  • C
    Figure is more reactive than Figure
  • D
    Figure is more reactive than Figure

Solution

The electronegativity order of hybridized carbons is sp>sp2>sp3 . So in an allylic halide, such as CH2=CH-CH2-I , the alpha carbon is much more partially positive than the alpha carbon in CH3-CH2-CH2I . Therefore, the attacking nucleophile will be attracted to the alpha carbon more in the allylic halide compound than in the primary halide. Hence, allylic halides tend to follow S N 2 pathways more than primary halides.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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