Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Halogen compounds

Halogen compounds — practice question

The reaction of bromopropane with water is shown here. $\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{Br} + \text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{OH} + \text{HBr}$ Which statement is right?

  • AThis is an elimination reaction.
  • BThis is a hydrolysis reaction.
  • CThis is a redox reaction.
  • DThis reaction tends to proceed via the $\text{S}_\text{N}1$ mechanism.

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