Question

Predict the order of reactivity in R-X for SN2 reaction.

(A) R-F >>R-Cl > R-Br > R-I

(B) R-I > R-F > R-Cl > R-Br

(C) R-F < R-Br < R-F < R-Cl

(D) R-F << R-Cl < R-Br < R-I

Answer 1

(D) R-F << R-Cl < R-Br < R-I