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The order of reactivity of the following compounds towards dilute aqueous KOH in SN1 reaction is

CH3CH2CH2CH2BrI  H3CCH2CHBrCH3II  CH32CHCH2BrIII  CH33CBrIV

ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2022 (18 Jul Shift 2)
Options:
  • A I<IV<III<II
  • B IV<II<III<I
  • C III<II<I<IV
  • D I<III<II<IV
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The correct answer is: I<III<II<IV

The SN1 reaction rate depends on the stability of cabocation formed in the rate determining step.

CH3CH2CH2CH2+I  H3CCH2CH+CH3II  CH32CHCH2+III  CH33C+IV

Tertiary carbocations are more stable than secondary and primary. Among the carbocations I and IIIIII is readily formed than I. Hence, the correct reactivity order is I<III<II<IV.

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