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Explain why the following `S_(N)2` reactions do not take place:
(ii) `Cl^(Theta)+CH_(3)OCH_(3) to CH_(3)Cl+CH_(3)O^(Theta)`

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Since `CH_(3)O^(Theta)` is a very bad leaving group, the reaction does not take place.
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