Consider the following reactions, which are carried out at the same temperature. CH3−Br+OH⊕EtOH−−−→CH3−OH+Br⊖⋯(i)CH3−Br+OH⊕DMSO−−−−→CH3−OH+Br⊖⋯(ii) Which of the following statement is correct about these reactions?
A
Both the reactions take place at the same rate
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B
The second reaction takes place faster than first reaction
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C
The first reaction takes place faster than second reaction
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D
Both the reactions take place by SN1 mechanism
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Solution
The correct option is BThe second reaction takes place faster than first reaction Polar aprotic solvent favours SN2 mechanism.