1-chloro-3-methylhexane undergoes SN2 reaction with sodium ethoxide.This reaction yields low amount of products.However, addition of small amounts of sodium iodide increases the rate of the reaction.Why?

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1-chloro-3-methylhexane undergoes S<sub>N</sub>2 reaction with sodium ethoxide.This reaction yields low amount of products.However, addition of small amounts of sodium iodide increases the rate of the reaction.Why?





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