Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Chemical bonding

Chemical bonding — practice question

A reaction mechanism is illustrated. Which of the following statements about this reaction are correct? 1. Heterolytic bond fission occurs. 2. It is a substitution reaction. 3. $\text{OH}^-$ acts as an electrophile.

  • A1, 2 and 3 are correct
  • B1 and 2 only are correct
  • C2 and 3 only are correct
  • D1 only is correct

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