In the following pairs of halogen compou | Class 12 Chemistry Chapter Haloalkanes and Haloarenes, Haloalkanes and Haloarenes NCERT Solutions

Question:

In the following pairs of halogen compounds, which compound undergoes faster SN1 reaction?

Answer:

(i)

SN1 reaction proceeds via the formation of carbocation. The alkyl halide (I) is 3° while (II) is 2°. Therefore, (I) forms 3° carbocation while (II) forms 2° carbocation. Greater the stability of the carbocation, faster is the rate of SN1 reaction. Since 3° carbocation is more stable than 2° carbocation. (I), i.e. 2-chloro-2-methylpropane, undergoes faster SN1 reaction than (II) i.e., 3-chloropentane.

 

(ii)

The alkyl halide (I) is 2° while (II) is 1°. 2° carbocation is more stable than 1° carbocation. Therefore, (I), 2-chloroheptane, undergoes faster SN1 reaction than (II), 1-chlorohexane.


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Comments

  • Omkar
  • 2019-05-08 08:49:33

Que 10.9?


  • VH
  • 2018-02-01 22:08:24

The heat of formation of water is –260 kJ. How much water is decomposed by 130 kJ of heat ? What answer please


  • nIDHI
  • 2017-03-19 17:04:48

Plz give ans of Q10.9


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Welcome to the NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Chemistry - Chapter . This page offers a step-by-step solution to the specific question from Excercise 1 , Question 8: In the following pairs of halogen compounds, which compound undergoes faster SN1 reaction?....