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Consider the following reaction :
`C_(6)H_(5)-underset((R))underset(H) underset(|)overset(CH_(3)) overset(|)C-Cl+C_(2)H_(5)overset(o+)OtoC_(2)H_(5)O-underset(100% (S)"form") underset(H)underset(|)overset(CH_(3))overset(|)C-C_(6)H_(5)`
Which one of the following compounds will give SN2 reaction ?

A

`CH_(3)-Br`

B

`CH_(3)-overset(Br)overset(|)(CH)-CH_(3)`

C

`C_(6)H_(5)-CH_(2)Cl`

D

All of these

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To determine which compound will give an SN2 reaction, we need to analyze the structure of each compound and consider the conditions required for an SN2 mechanism. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding SN2 Mechanism**: - The SN2 (Substitution Nucleophilic Bimolecular) reaction involves a nucleophile attacking the electrophilic carbon atom from the opposite side of the leaving group (in this case, Cl). This results in a backside attack, which leads to the inversion of configuration at the carbon center. 2. **Identifying the Structure of Compounds**: - We need to identify the structure of the compounds provided in the options. The compounds are: - **Option 1**: CH3Br (Methyl bromide) - **Option 2**: CH3CHBr (Ethyl bromide) - **Option 3**: C6H5CH2Cl (Benzyl chloride) - **Option 4**: All of the above 3. **Analyzing Each Compound**: - **Option 1 (CH3Br)**: This is a methyl halide. Methyl halides are ideal for SN2 reactions because they are primary and have minimal steric hindrance. - **Option 2 (CH3CHBr)**: This is a primary alkyl halide (ethyl bromide). Primary alkyl halides also favor SN2 reactions due to low steric hindrance. - **Option 3 (C6H5CH2Cl)**: This is a benzyl chloride. Benzyl halides are also suitable for SN2 reactions because the benzyl carbon is primary and the aromatic ring does not introduce significant steric hindrance. - **Option 4 (All of the above)**: Since all the compounds analyzed can undergo SN2 reactions, this option is also valid. 4. **Conclusion**: - All the given compounds (methyl bromide, ethyl bromide, and benzyl chloride) can undergo SN2 reactions due to their primary nature and lack of steric hindrance. Therefore, the answer is **Option 4: All of the above**.
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