Chemistry · Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
Which one of the following is a true statement with reference to the reaction between 2-bromo-2-methylpropane and aqueous KOH?
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- 1The rate of reaction depends on the concentration of both the haloalkane and the nucleophile OH-
- 2The reaction occurs at a fast rate since the substrate is a tertiary alkyl halide and follows SN1 mechanism✓
- 3The reaction is not favoured by the presence of a polar protic solvent
- 4The reaction occurs at a slow rate since it follows SN2 mechanism
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The reaction occurs at a fast rate since the substrate is a tertiary alkyl halide and follows SN1 mechanism
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