For the reaction RCH _ 2 Br + I ^ - RCH CH _ 2 I + Br ^ - The correct statement is (Jee…

Chemistry · JEE Main · NTA ExamsOrganic Compounds Containing Halogens

For the reaction
 \(\mathrm{RCH}_{2} \mathrm{Br}+\mathrm{I}^{-} \xrightarrow{\mathrm{RCH} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{I}+\mathrm{Br}^{-}}\)
 The correct statement is (Jee Main 2023)
  1. The solvent used in the reaction solvates the ions formed in rate determining step.
  2. The reaction can occur in acetic acid also
  3. The transition state formed in the above reaction is less polar than the localised anion.
  4. \(B r^{-}\) can act as competing nucleophile.

Answer

(A) The solvent used in the reaction solvates the ions formed in rate determining step.

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