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Question

Which of the following S_N2 reactions would proceed faster? Explain why.

Accepted Answer

Reaction (b) should proceed faster due to the presence of a more reactive nucleophile.

Answer

Reaction (a) should proceed faster due to the presence of a more reactive nucleophile.

Answer

Both reactions would proceed at the same rate.

Answer

None of these.