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The total number of $\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 2$ (nucleophilic substitution bimolecular) reactions involved in the following reaction sequence is

ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2021 (24 Aug Shift 1)
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  • A 3
  • B 4
  • C 2
  • D 5
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The correct answer is: 3



Total number of $\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 2$ reactions involved in the reaction is three.
In first $\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 2$ reaction methoxy group is replaced by $\mathrm{OH}$ group (i.e. $\mathrm{CH}_3$ group replace by $\mathrm{H}^{+}$of $\mathrm{HI}$ ).
In second $\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 2$ reaction another methoxy group get replaced by $\mathrm{OH}$.
In third $\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 2$ reaction $\mathrm{OH}$ get replaced by iodide group.

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