For each of the following sets of chemicals, predict their relative reactivity in the given type...

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For each of the following sets of chemicals, predict theirrelative reactivity in the given type of reaction mechanism. Listthem in order (from least reactive to most reactive) and explainwhy (the one most significant cause for this trend ofreactivity).

a) 1-chlorobutane vs 1-chloro-2-butene in SN1

b) 2-chlorobutane vs 1-chloro-2-butene in SN1

c) 1-chlorobutane vs 1-chloro-2-methylpropane inSN2

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Reactivity order of alkyla halides towards SN1 reaction asfollowsMethyl 1 allyl benzyl 2 3Least reactive Most reactivea 1chlrobutane is primary 1 and 1chloro2butene    See Answer
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