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Which one is least reactive towards SN 2 mechanism? 1. Chlorocyclopropane 2. Chlorocyclopentane

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For SN² reaction, more the strain, more will be the reactivity. Cyclopentane is having less strain, so its less reactive for SN². If its SN¹, more the strain less will be the reactivity.

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