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Which compound in each of the following pairs will react faster in SN2 reaction with OH?
(i) CH3Br or CH3I
(ii) (CH3)3CCl or CH3Cl

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(i) Since, iodide ion is better leaving group than bromide ion, methyl iodide will react faster than methyl bromide in SN2 reaction with hydroxide ion.

(ii) Due to steric hinderance in tert butyl chloride, methyl chloride is more reactive than tert butyl chloride towards SN2 reaction.

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