Why Is SN1 Slower Than SN2?
Why Is SN1 Slower Than SN2? For SN2, The Rate Of Reaction Increases Going From Tertiary To Secondary To Primary Alkyl Halides. For SN1 The Trend Is The Opposite. For the SN2, since steric hindrance increases as we go from primary to secondary to tertiary, the rate of reaction proceeds from primary (fastest) > secondary