Which of the following compounds is least reactive in nucleophilic substitution reactions? (2023)
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Which of the following compounds is least reactive in nucleophilic substitution reactions? (2023)
1-bromopropane
2-bromopropane
3-bromopropane
Benzyl bromide
Benzyl bromide is less reactive in nucleophilic substitution due to the resonance stabilization of the benzyl cation formed during the reaction.
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Q: Which of the following compounds is least reactive in nucleophilic substitution reactions? (2023)
Solution: Benzyl bromide is less reactive in nucleophilic substitution due to the resonance stabilization of the benzyl cation formed during the reaction.