JEE Main Chemistry question

Which one of the halides is most reactive for an SN2 reaction?

(A)C₆H₅CH₂Cl
(B)CH₃–O–CH₂–ClCorrect
(C)CH₂=CH–CH₂–Cl
(D)CH₃–CO–CH₂–Cl

Answer: (B)

Solution

In α-alkoxy halides (chloromethyl ethers), the adjacent oxygen's lone pair provides strong anchimeric/electronic assistance that greatly stabilizes the developing

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Question ID VK-139472