JEE Main 2023 Chemistry question

(methoxy-benzyl chloride + Nu → (I)) and (nitro-benzyl chloride + Nu → (II)) where Nu = Nucleophile. Find out the correct statement from the options given below for the above 2 reactions.

(A)Reaction (I) is of order and reaction (II) is of order
(B)Reactions (I) and (II) both are of order
(C)Reactions (I) is of order and reaction (II) is of orderCorrect
(D)Reaction (I) and (II) both are of order

Answer: (C)

Solution

Question ID VK-036115