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In a substitution reaction, which one of the following has the highest relative rate?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

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reaction rate depends on steric hindrance at the reaction center. Primary halides are most reactive, and the rate decreases as the size of the alkyl group increases. Ethyl bromide () has the least steric hindrance among the given options.

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In a substitution reaction, which one of the following has the highest relative rate?
A
B
C
D

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