CBSE 2024 · Region 3 · Set 1 · Q25 · 3 marks
(a)What type of nucleophilic substitution $\displaystyle \left(\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 1\right.$ or $\displaystyle \left.\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 2\right)$ occurs in the hydrolysis of $\displaystyle 2$-Bromobutane to form (±)-Butan-$\displaystyle 2$-ol ? Give reason.(b)What happens when chlorobenzene and methyl chloride are treated with sodium metal in dry ether ?
(a)
What type of nucleophilic substitution $\displaystyle \left(\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 1\right.$ or $\displaystyle \left.\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 2\right)$ occurs in the hydrolysis of $\displaystyle 2$-Bromobutane to form (±)-Butan-$\displaystyle 2$-ol ? Give reason.
(b)
What happens when chlorobenzene and methyl chloride are treated with sodium metal in dry ether ?
Marking-scheme solution
(a)
SN1
Due to the formation of planar carbocation which can be attacked from both sides. / SN1 reactions are accompanied by racemization.
(b)
Toluene is formed /
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