Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Halogen compounds

Halogen compounds — practice question

Halogenoalkanes can react with hydroxide ions. $\text{RBr} + \text{OH}^- \rightarrow \text{ROH} + \text{Br}^-$ Some halogenoalkanes react via the $\mathrm{S_N1}$ mechanism. Which of the statements about the $\mathrm{S_N1}$ mechanism are correct?

  • A1, 2 and 3
  • B1 and 2 only
  • C2 and 3 only
  • D1 only

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