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swpotter12

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Which statement is true for SN2 reactions?
  A)
  The rate of the reaction is dependent on the stability of a carbocation.
  B)
  The rate of reaction is dependent on just the substrate.
  C)
  The fastest reaction will occur with a tertiary halide.
  D)
  Displacement occurs with inversion of configuration.
  E)
  The mechanism is a two step process.

Question 2

What is the mechanism of the following reaction?
   
   
  A)
  SN1
  B)
  SN2
  C)
  E1
  D)
  E2
  E)
  both A and B

Question 3

The reactivity order of the following as nucleophiles is:
   
  1. CH3S-
  2. CH3O-
  3. CH3OH
   
  A)
  1 > 2 > 3
  B)
  2 > 3 > 1
  C)
  2 > 1 > 3
  D)
  3 > 2 > 1
  E)
  1 > 3 > 2



mcni194

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b

Answer to Question 3

a



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