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General Organic Chemistry: Reaction types MCQ

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Reaction typesMediumQuestion 730010

Question

The reaction of CH₃Br with NaOH(aq) predominantly gives:
  1. A
    CH₃OH (substitution)
    Correct
  2. B
    CH₂=CH₂ (elimination)
  3. C
    CH₃Na
  4. D
    CH₄

Correct answer

CH₃OH (substitution)

Explanation

Primary alkyl halides with aqueous NaOH preferentially undergo SN2 substitution to give alcohol. Elimination is favoured with alcoholic NaOH and heat.

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