Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Halogen compounds

Halogen compounds — practice question

Halogenoalkanes undergo reaction with aqueous NaOH to form alcohols. The mechanism involved is either $\mathrm{S_N1}$ or $\mathrm{S_N2}$. Which halogenoalkane gives the greatest percentage of product through an $\mathrm{S_N1}$ mechanism when it is treated with aqueous NaOH?

  • A2-bromopropane
  • B2-chloropropane
  • C1-iodo-2-methylpropane
  • D2-iodo-2-methylpropane

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