JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesJEE Main

Amongst the following, which are true for the SN2 reaction: (i) The rate of reaction is independent of the concentration of the nucleophile. (ii) The nucleophile attacks the carbon atom from the side of the molecule opposite to the group being displaced. (iii) The reaction proceeds with simultaneous bond formation and rupture.

Answer: (D)

Solution

SN2 is bimolecular — its rate DOES depend on nucleophile concentration, so (i) is false. Backside

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