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Observe the given compound.

Which of the following is best suited to synthesize the compound via an SN2 reaction?


A

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B

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C

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Solution

The correct option is B


The given alcohol is a primary alcohol. So it is easier for an SN2 synthesis:

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


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