does-using-a-more-sterically-hindered-alkyl-halide-slow-down-or-speed-up-an-sn2-

Question

Does a more sterically hindered alkyl halide correspond to a slower or faster S_N2 reaction rate?

Accepted Answer

A sterically hindered alkyl halide slows down an S_N2 reaction.

Answer

A sterically hindered alkyl halide speeds up an S_N2 reaction.

Answer

The rate of S_N2 reactions has nothing to do with the steric effect of alkyl halides.

Answer

A sterically hindered alkyl halide cannot undergo an S_N2 reaction.