Which compound in each of the following pairs will react faster in $S_N2$ reaction with $OH^{-}$?
$(i)$ $CH_3-Br$ or $CH_3-I$
$(ii)$ $CH_3-C(CH_3)_2-Cl$ or $CH_3-Cl$

  • A
    $(i)$ $CH_3-Br$,$(ii)$ $CH_3-C(CH_3)_2-Cl$
  • B
    $(i)$ $CH_3-Br$,$(ii)$ $CH_3-Cl$
  • C
    $(i)$ $CH_3-I$,$(ii)$ $CH_3-Cl$
  • D
    $(i)$ $CH_3-I$,$(ii)$ $CH_3-C(CH_3)_2-Cl$

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