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Question

Which of the following compounds makes a better leaving group when both are reacted in DMSO?

Structures of two compounds labeled (a) and (b) for comparison as leaving groups in DMSO.

Accepted Answer

Leaving group (a) would leave more readily.

Answer

Leaving group (b) would leave more readily.

Answer

Both (a) and (b) would leaving at the same rate.

Answer

We can not determine this theoretically.