MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesMHT CET

Reaction of tert-butyl bromide with aqueous sodium hydroxide follow

Answer: (A)

Solution

In aqueous medium the tertiary bromide ionises to a stable carbocation, so it follows the SN1 mechanism; SN2 is blocked by steric

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