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Alkyl halides undergo a type of reaction_________________?

Correct answer: D. both A & C

  • A. Nucleophilic substitution
  • B. Nucleophilic addition
  • C. Elimination
  • D. both A & C

Explanation

The carbon-halogen bond in an alkyl halide can undergo nucleophilic substitution, while a base can remove a hydrogen and cause elimination. Therefore both reactions are characteristic of alkyl halides under suitable conditions. Students may choose only nucleophilic substitution because it is the reaction most directly associated with alkyl halides.

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About Nucleophilic Substitution

Nucleophilic substitution replaces a leaving group in an alkyl halide when an electron-rich nucleophile attacks the carbon atom. The topic compares SN1 and SN2 mechanisms, including reaction conditions, substrate structure, solvent effects, nucleophile strength, carbocation formation and stereochemical changes, and distinguishes substitution from elimination.

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