Alkyl Halides - Result Question 37

37. For the following compounds, the correct statement(s) with respect to nucleophilic substitution reaction is(are)

(2017 Adv.)

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(a) Compound IV undergoes inversion of configuration

(b) The order of reactivity for I, III and IV is : IV > I > III

(c) I and III follow $S _N 1$ mechanism

(d) I and II follow $S _N 1$ mechanism

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 37. (a, d)

Solution:

  1. (a) Both I and II are $1^{\circ}$ halide, undergos $S _N 2$ reaction.

(d) III is a tertiary halide, undergoes $S _N 2$ reaction. I is benzylic bromide, it is very reactive in $S _N 1$ also as if produces stable benzylic carbonation.