(i)In SN2 reactions involving anionic nucleophiles, the rate is greaterwhen the counterion is Cs* rather than Lit. Also, the rate of SN2reactions of anionic nucleophiles with Li* counterion is greatlyincreased on addition of compound A. Explain these results.A

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In SN2 reactions involving anionic nucleophiles, the rate is greater when the counterion is Cs* rather than Li*. Also, the rate of SN2 reactions of anionic nucleophiles with Li* counterion is greatly increased on addition of compound A. Explain these results. A

In SN2 reactions involving anionic nucleophiles, the rate is greater when the counterion is Cs* rather than Li. Also, the rate of SN2 reactions of anionic nucleophiles with Li counterion is greatly increased on addition of compound A. Explain these results. A

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In SN2 reactions involving anionic nucleophiles, the rate is greater
when the counterion is Cs* rather than Lit. Also, the rate of SN2
reactions of anionic nucleophiles with Li* counterion is greatly
increased on addition of compound A. Explain these results.
A

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