In an SN2 reaction, which of the following substrates would react the fastest with a nucleophile?

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In an SN2 reaction, which of the following substrates would react the fastest with a nucleophile?
  1. tert-butyl chloride
  2. isopropyl bromide
  3. ethyl chloride
  4. methyl iodide

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Q: In an SN2 reaction, which of the following substrates would react the fastest with a nucleophile?
Solution: Methyl iodide reacts the fastest in an SN2 reaction due to minimal steric hindrance and the good leaving ability of iodide.
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