Question

The following compounds are given to you:

2-Bromopentane, 2-Bromo-2-methylbutane, 1-Bromopentane

(a) Write the compound which is most reactive  towards SN2 reaction.

(b) Write the compound which is optically active.

(c) Write the compound which is most reactive towards β-elimination reaction.

Answer 1

(a) 1- Bromopentane is most reactive towards SN2 reaction.

(b) 2-Bromo-2-methylbutane

(c) 2- Bromopentane is most reactive towards β-elimation reaction with product of pent-1-ene pent-2-ene.