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Nucleophilic Substitution in Alkyl Halides

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Observe the given compound.

Which of the following is best suited to synthesize the compound via an $S_{N} 2$ reaction?

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Solution

The correct option is B

The given alcohol is a primary alcohol. So it is easier for an $S_{N} 2$ synthesis:

Try and get a tough (preferably charged), nucleophile to attack a relatively unhindered substrate having a good leaving group.

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