Aqueous KOH causes SN-reaction in alkyl halide. On which of the following alkyl halides KOHaq would like to attack easily?
Correct answer: D. CH3 − CH2 − I
- A. CH3 − CH2 − Cl
- B. CH3 − CH2 − Br
- C. CH3 − CH2 − F
- D. CH3 − CH2 − I
Explanation
Iodide ion is a very good leaving group due to low bond energy so the attack of KOH(aq) to proceed SN reaction and hence it can be easily substituted.
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