Alkyl Halides - Result Question 62

63. Aryl halides are less reactive than alkyl halides towards nucleophilic reagents. Give reason.

$(1994,2 M)$

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Due to the above resonance phenomena, $C-X$ bond acquire partial double bond character and becomes difficult to break in the rate determining step of $S _N 2$ reaction.