Draw 3 different molecules: One with a primary carbon leaving group One with a secondary carbon leaving group One with a tertiary carbon leaving group Explain which one is best suited for the bimolecular substitution (SN2) reaction any why.

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Draw 3 different molecules:

  1. One with a primary carbon leaving group
  2. One with a secondary carbon leaving group
  3. One with a tertiary carbon leaving group

Explain which one is best suited for the bimolecular substitution (SN2) reaction any why.

 

 

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Rate of SN2 reaction is inversely proportional to steric hindrance

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