Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Alkyl Halides: Nucleophilic Substitution and Elimination - Study Problems - Page 280: 6-44 a

Answer

1-chlorobutane will undergo SN2 faster because it is a primary alkyl halide whereas the other substrate is a secondary alkyl halide.

Work Step by Step

SN2 favors primary over secondary.
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