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QJEEM25Ch3c72: JEE Main 2025 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM25Ch3c72 Solution: Given below are two statements: Statement I: The conversion…

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The conversion proceeds well in the less polar medium.

CH3−CH2−CH2−CH2−Cl→HO−CH3−CH2−CH2−CH2−OH+Cl(−)

Statement II: The conversion proceeds well in the more polar medium.

JEE Main 2025 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift Chemistry - Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question 4 English

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

Multiple Choice Options

  • A Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  • B Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  • C Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  • D Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

JEE Main 2025 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift Chemistry - Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question 4 English Explanation 1

Transition state (less charge density)

⇒\Rightarrow This reaction will proceed faster in less polar medium which will not increase the activation energy value.

JEE Main 2025 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift Chemistry - Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question 4 English Explanation 2

Transition state (Higher charge density)

⇒\Rightarrow This reaction will proceed faster in more polar medium which will decrease the activation energy value.

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