CH_3Br + OH^- CH_3OH + Br^- This reaction proceeds by the S_N2 mechanism. Its rate is dependent on the concentration of

JEE Main Chemistry question

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This reaction proceeds by the mechanism. Its rate is dependent on the concentration of

(A)Correct
(B) only
(C) only
(D)CH_3Br,\ CH_3OH

Answer: (A)

Solution

The mechanism is a single-step, bimolecular process in which the nucleophile attacks the substrate simultaneously with departure of the leaving group, so the rate law is second order

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