Predict the order of reactivity of the following compounds in SN1 and SN2 reactions:
(a) The four isomeric bromobutanes.
(b) C6H5 H2Br, C6H5CH (C6H5Br, C6H5CH (CH3)Br, C6H5C(CH3)(C6H5)Br.
Why (-NO2) group shows its effect only at ortho- and para-position and not at meta–position?
Explain the reason:
The reactivity order of alkyl bromides is tert alkyl bromide > sec alkyl bromide > primary alkyl bromide.