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Predict the order of reactivity of the following compounds in `S_(N)1` and `S_(N)2` reactions :
(a) The four isomeric bromobutanes
(b) `C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)Br, C_(6)H_(5)CH(C_(6)H_(5))Br, C_(6)H_(5)CH(CH_(3))Br, C_(6)H_(5)C(CH_(3))(C_(6)H_(5))Br`

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To predict the order of reactivity of the given compounds in SN1 and SN2 reactions, we will analyze the stability of the carbocations formed in SN1 and the steric hindrance affecting the nucleophilic attack in SN2. ### Step-by-Step Solution: #### (a) The four isomeric bromobutanes 1. **Identify the Isomeric Bromobutanes**: - The four isomeric bromobutanes are: ...
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Predict the order of reactivity of the following compounds in S _(N)1 and S_(N)2 reactions: (i) The four isomeric bromobutanes (ii) C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)Br, C_(6)H_(5)CH(C_(6)H_(5))Br, C_(6)H_(5)CH(CH_(3))Br, C_(6)H_(5)C(CH_(3))(C_(6)H_(5))Br

C_(6)H_(5)CH=CH-CO-C_(6)H_(5)

The decreasing order of reactivity of the following compounds in S_(N)1 reactions is _________. (i) C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)Br" " (ii) C_(6)H_(5)CH(C_(6)H_(5)Br (iii) C_(6)H_(5)CH(CH_(3)Br" "(iv) C_(6)H_(5)C(CH_(3))(C_(6)H_(5))Br

C_(6)H_(5)-CH=CH-CO-CH_(3)

The order of reactivity of the following compounds towards electrophilic substitution will be : (I) C_(6)H_(5)CH_(3) (II) C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)CH_(3) (III) (C_(6)H_(5)CH(CH_(3))_(3) (IV) (C_(6)H_(5)C(CH_(3))_(3)

The correct order of reactivity of the compounds (I) C_(6)H_(5)H_(2)(Br) , (II) C_(6)H_(5)CH(C_(6)H_(5))Br , (III) C_(6)H_(5)CH(CH_(3))Br , (IV) C_(6)H_(5)C(CH_(3))(C_(6)H_(5))Br in the increasing order of reactivity in S_(N^(2)) reactions is