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KI in acetone undergoes SN 2 reaction with each P, Q, R and S. the rates of the reaction varies as

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A) P>Q>R>S

B) S>P>R>Q

C) P>R >Q>S

D) R >P >S >Q

Answer:

Option B

Explanation:

 Plan  Acetone is an aprotic solvent and can dissolve both the nucleophile and the substrate  and thus SN   2 reaction is favoured, also

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 Thus, reactivity order is 

 S >P>R>Q