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Which halogen compound in each of the following pairs will reacts faster in `S_(N)2` reaction:
`CH_(3)Br` or `CH_(3)I`.

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`I^(-)` is a better leaving group than `Br^(-)` and so `CH_(3)I` will undergo `S_(N)2` reaction with `OH^(-)` at a relatively faster rate.
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