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Arrange decreasing order of reactivity of these compounds for nucleophilic substitution reaction.
(1)
(2) CH3-CH2-O-TsCl
(3) CH3-CH2-Cl
(4) CH3-CH2-Br
Select the correct answer from the codes given below
ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesNEET
Options:
  • A 3, 4, 1, 2
  • B 3, 4, 2, 1
  • C 1, 2, 3, 4
  • D 1, 2, 4, 3
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 1, 2, 4, 3
For nucleophilic substitution reaction the decreasing order of reactivity is given as

Leaving power in decreasing order is as follows
-O-SO2-CF3>-OTs>Br>Cl

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