In S_N2 reactions, the correct order of reactivity for the following compounds: CH_3Cl , CH_3CH_2Cl , (CH_3)_2CHCl and (CH_3)_3CCl is

JEE Main 2014 Chemistry question

In reactions, the correct order of reactivity for the following compounds: , , and is

Answer: (A)

reactivity at the α-carbon: methyl > 1° > 2° > 3°.

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