QuestionReaction mechanism / leaving-group ability in SN1
The correct increasing order of reactivity towards SN1 substitution of the indicated compounds is :
- (a) sec-butyl triflate < sec-butyl tosylate < sec-butyl chloride < sec-butyl bromide
- (b) sec-butyl chloride < sec-butyl bromide < sec-butyl triflate < sec-butyl tosylate
- (c) sec-butyl chloride < sec-butyl bromide < sec-butyl tosylate < sec-butyl triflate
- (d) sec-butyl triflate < sec-butyl tosylate < sec-butyl bromide < sec-butyl chloride
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