Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Halogen compounds

Halogen compounds — practice question

When heated under reflux with an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide, 2-bromo-2-methylpropane undergoes nucleophilic substitution. Which row is correct?

  • A$\text{S}_\text{N}1$: the hydroxide ion is helped in its approach to the central carbon atom by the methyl groups
  • B$\text{S}_\text{N}1$: the intermediate carbocation is stabilised by the inductive effect of the methyl groups
  • C$\text{S}_\text{N}2$: the hydroxide ion is hindered in its approach to the central carbon atom by the methyl groups
  • D$\text{S}_\text{N}2$: the intermediate carbocation is destabilised by the inductive effect of the methyl groups

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