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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis Objective Question
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Question

For the ammonolysis of alkyl halides to proceed efficiently via SN2, the alkyl halide should be:
Options
A tertiary
B secondary
C primary or methyl
Correct Answer
D aryl halide
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

SN2 reactions require unhindered alkyl halides; primary and methyl halides work best. Tertiary halides undergo elimination instead.

Hint

Less steric hindrance allows backside attack.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 235 of 1999
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