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Chemistry General Organic Chemistry Organic Reaction Mechanisms - III Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

Following are the curves for nucleophilic substitution reaction.

( I )

( II )

( III )

The correct statement is :

A
‘ I ’ is potential energy diagram for S N 2 reaction that takes place with a negative potential energy change.
B
‘ II ’ is potential energy diagram for S N 2 reaction with a positive potential energy change
C
‘ III ’ shows potential energy diagram for S N 1 reaction with large energy of activation for first (slowest) step
D
All of the above

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The correct answer is:
D

I ⇒ Only one T.S. So it is for S N 2 and Δ H = –ve.

II ⇒ Only one T.S. So it is for S N 2 and Δ H = +ve.

III ⇒ More than one T.S. so it is for S N 1 and 1st step is rds.

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