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MCQMediumJEE Main 2026 · 21 January, Shift 2SN1 & SN2 Reactions

The correct order of reactivity of the following benzyl halides towards reaction with KCN is :

Four substituted benzyl bromides labeled a, b, c and d are shown. a has para hydroxy substituent, b has para amino substituent, c has para nitro substituent, and d has meta nitro substituent on the benzene ring.

A
b $>$ a $>$ c $>$ d
B
a $>$ b $>$ c $>$ d
C
a $>$ b $>$ d $>$ c
D
b $>$ a $>$ d $>$ c

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