The rate of S N 2 reaction is maximum when the solvent is, CH 3 OH, H 2 O, DMSO, benzene

Polar aprotic solvents such as DMSO increase the rate of S N 2 reactions.

The rate of S N 2 reaction is maximum when the solvent is

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The rate of $\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 2$ reaction is maximum when the solvent is

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The correct answer is: DMSO

Polar aprotic solvents such as DMSO increase the rate of $\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 2$ reactions.

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