MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryInorganic ChemistryAlkyl and Aryl HalidesE elimination follows an antiperiplanar structure

Assertion: Benzyl bromide when kept in acetone – water, produces benzyl alcohol. Reason: The reaction follows SN2 mechanism.

A.A✓ Correct

B.B

C.C

Explanation

The assertion that on keeping benzyl bromide in acetone water it produces benzyl alcohol is correct. Because C6H5CH2Br hydrolyzed to produce C6H5CH2OH. This conversion is by SN2 mechanism.

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