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Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

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What is the role of hydroxide ion in the reaction with CH 3 Cl?

What is the role of hydroxide ion in the reaction with CH3Cl?

Options

  1. AIt acts as a catalyst.
  2. BIt acts as an electrophile.
  3. CIt acts as a leaving group.
  4. DIt acts as a nucleophile.

Correct answer

D. It acts as a nucleophile.

Step-by-step solution

In the reaction, hydroxide ion attacks the carbon atom in CH3Cl, making it a nucleophile.
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