Question: Which compound in each of the following pairs will react faster in an SN2 reaction with OH? (a) CH3Br or CH3I (b) CH3CH2I in ethanol

Which compound in each of the following pairs will react faster in an SN2 reaction with OH–?

(a) CH3Br or CH3I

(b) CH3CH2I in ethanol or in dimethyl sulfoxide

(c) (CH3) 3CC1 or CH3C1

(d) H2C = CHBr or H2C = CHCH2Rr

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