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Consider the following reactions carried out at the same temperature: CH3Br+OHC2H5OH−−−−CH3OH+Br
CH3Br+OH(CH3)2SO−−−−−CH3OH+Br 
Which of the following statements is correct about these reactions?
Options:
A .  The first reaction occurs faster than the second  
B .  The second reaction occurs faster than the first 
C .  Both the reactions occurs at the same rate
D .  Addition of NaI has no effect no either of these reactions
Answer: Option B
:
B
Polar aprotic solvents such as DMSO increase the rate of the SN2 reaction.

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