Q.

Given below are two statements:                 [2025]

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1 Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct  
2 Both Statement I and Statement II are correct  
3 Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect  
4 Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect  

Ans.

(2)

Statement I: Primary halides are almost unreactive towards SN1 reactions because primary carbocations are unstable. But carbocation of given halide is stabilized by +M effect of O, hence the given halide undergoes SN1 reaction.

Statement II: Primary halides with three alkyl groups at β-position do not show SN2 reaction.