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The rate of formation of alcohols from `CH_(3)Br, CH_(3)CH_(2)Br, (CH_(3))_(2) CHBr` which follow `SN_2` mechanism is :

A

`CH_(3)Br gt CH_(3)CH_(2)Br gt (CH_(3))_(2)CHBr`

B

`CH_(3)Br ge (CH_(3))_(2) CHBr gt CH_(3)CH_(2) Br`

C

`(CH_(3))_(2)CHBr gt CH_(3)CH_(2)Br gt CH_(3)Br`

D

`(CH_(3))_(2)CHBr gt CH_(3)Br gt CH_(3)CH_(2)Br`

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A
The steric hindrance causes the decrease in the rate of `S_N2` reaction.
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