An alkyl halide may be converted to alcohol by:
Correct answer: C. Substitution
- A. Addition
- B. Rearrangement
- C. Substitution
- D. Elimination
Explanation
In a substitution reaction, an atom or a group of atoms in a molecule is replaced by another atom or group of atoms. When an alkyl halide undergoes a substitution reaction with a nucleophile (a species that donates a pair of electrons), it can be converted into an alcohol. The halogen atom (e.g., chlorine, bromine, or iodine) is replaced by the nucleophile, and the resulting product is an alcohol.Therefore, option c is correct.
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