What is the main factor disfavoring a SN2 mechanism?

1) strength of the nucelophile
2) polarity of the solvent
3)stability of the intermediate cation
4) steric hindrance in the transition state.

anyone has any idea?thank you

Answer:
4) Steric hindrance

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