Join the Most Relevant JEE Main 2025 Test Series & get 99+ percentile! Join Now
Search any question & find its solution
Question: Answered & Verified by Expert
The increasing order of the reactivity of the following halides for the SN1 reaction is

ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesJEE MainJEE Main 2017 (02 Apr)
Options:
  • A (II)<(I)<(III)
  • B (I)<(III)<(II)
  • C (II)<(III)<(I)
  • D (III)<(II)<(I)
Solution:
2600 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: (II)<(I)<(III)

Rate of SN1 reaction is directly dependent on the stability of carbocation intermediate.
(II) is primary alkyl halide.
(I) is secondary alkyl halide.
Primary alkyl halide is less reactive towards SN1 reaction than secondary alkyl halide.
In (III), the carbocation generated is stabilised due to resonance. Hence, (III) is most reactive towards SN1 reaction.

Looking for more such questions to practice?

Download the MARKS App - The ultimate prep app for IIT JEE & NEET with chapter-wise PYQs, revision notes, formula sheets, custom tests & much more.