Which LBO debt is paid first?

Obviously covenants could be formed in many different ways, but I was wondering if a LBO doesn't work out after the transaction, is it possible for 2L be paid before 1L in event of liquidation?

And in that scenario, is junior secured or senior unsecured paid first? (Never remembered the order)

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Second one was actually a trick question to eliminate answers like yours

 

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