Rate of SN2∝ Leaving tendency of leaving group. Iodine is better L.G. than chlorine due to its bigger size.
NEET UG 2025 — Chemistry Organic Chemistry
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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) :
undergoes SN2 reaction faster than
Reason (R) : Iodine is a better leaving group because of its large size. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
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Options
- A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- B
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- C
A is true but R is false
- D
A is false but R is true
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