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Which will react faster in `S_(N^(2))` displacement reaction, 1-Bromopentane or 2-Bromopentane and why?

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The order of reactivity of alkyl halides towards `S_(N^(2))` displacement reactions is:
primarygtsecondarygttertiary. Therefore 1-Bromopentane will react faster.
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