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Question

How does the presence of a bulky benzene ring adjacent to the reactive center affect the rate of an SN2 reaction?

Accepted Answer

It significantly decreases the reaction rate due to steric hindrance.

Answer

It has no effect on the reaction rate.

Answer

It increases the reaction rate by providing a resonance effect.

Answer

It causes the reaction to undergo an SN1 mechanism instead.