Rank the following compounds from most to least reactive in an S_N1 reaction. a) IV > III > I...

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Rank the following compounds from most to least reactive in an S{eq}_{N} {/eq}1 reaction.

a) IV > III > I >II

b) III > II > I >IV

c) I > III > II >IV

d) I > IV > II > III

e) II > III > I > IV

Aromatic Halides

Aromatic halides do not easily undergo nucleophilic substitution reaction.

As in substitution nucleophilic reaction carbocation is formed as an intermediate but the carbocation formed in case of aromatic halide is unstable.

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The order of given compounds from most to least reactive in {eq}S_N1 {/eq} is as follows:

III > II > I > IV.

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