Which compound in each of the following pairs will react faster in SN2SN2 reaction with OH-OH-? (i) CH3BrCH3Br or CH3ICH3I
Both the compounds are alkyl halide but the iodide ion is a larger atom than bromide ion. So, I-I- ion is better leaving group than Br-Br- ion. Therefore, CH3ICH3I will react faster than CH3BrCH3Br towards SN2SN2 reaction with hydroxyl ion.
