In SN2 reactions, the correct order of reactivity for the following compounds: CH3Cl, CH3CH2Cl, (CH3)2 CHCl and (CH3)3CCl is:

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In S_N2 reactions, the correct order of reactivity for the following compounds:

CH₃Cl, CH₃CH₂Cl, (CH₃)₂ CHCl and (CH₃)₃CCl is:

CH₃Cl > (CH₃)₂ CHCl > CH₃CH₂Cl > (CH₃)₃CCl

CH₃CH₂Cl > CH₃Cl > (CH₃)₂ CHCl > (CH₃)₃CCl

CH₃Cl > CH₃CH₂Cl > (CH₃)₂CHCl > (CH₃)₃CCl

(CH₃)₂CHCl > CH₃CH₂Cl > CH₃Cl > (CH₃)₃CCl

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Order rate durig S_N2 reaction
$α \frac{1}{steric hindrence}$

So CH₃Cl > CH₃CH₂Cl > (CH₃)₂CHCl > (CH₃)₃CCl