The rate of S N 2 reaction is maximum when the solvent is Options: A . &nbspCH3OH B . &nbspH2O C . &nbspDMSO D . &nbspBenzene

The rate of SN2 reaction is maximum when the solvent is

Question - The rate of

S_{N} 2

reaction is maximum when the solvent is

Options:

A . CH3OH

B . H2O

C . DMSO

D . Benzene

Answer: Option C
:
C
Polar aprotic solvents such as DMSO increase the rate of the

S_{N} 2

reaction.

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