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10.9     Which compound in each of the following pairs will react faster in SN 2 reaction with –OH?

        (ii)     (CH_{3})_{3}CCl or CH_{3}Cl

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In this case, the hindrance will be deciding factor for the rate of  SN 2 reaction because hindrance will directly affect the attack of the nucleophile. So  CH_{3}Cl  will react faster as compared to (CH_{3})_{3}CCl.

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