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Rank the halide ions below in order of decreasing rate of reaction (fastest = 1)

ID: 842341 • Letter: R

Question

Rank the halide ions below in order of decreasing rate of reaction (fastest = 1) with cyclopentyl tosylate in acetone (polar, aprotic)? Which of the following compounds undergoes an E2 reaction at the fastest rate? (Multiple-choice, fill in appropriate letter in the box provided above right) Which molecule below is most likely to an El reaction at the fastest rate? (Multiple-choice, fill in appropriate letter in the box provided above right) ). Rank the following in order of decreasing nucleophilicity (strongest nucleophile = 1):

Explanation / Answer

6) Ans:I- >Br- >Cl- >F-

7) C

8) D

9)b > c > a > d