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NEET · Chemistry · Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
What is formed in step I of the reaction between tert-butyl bromide...
What is formed in step I of the reaction between tert-butyl bromide and hydroxide ion?
Options
- ATert-butyl bromide
- BCarbocation and bromide ion
- CHydroxide ion
- DTert-butyl alcohol
Correct answer
B. Carbocation and bromide ion
Step-by-step solution
In step I, the polarized C—Br bond undergoes slow cleavage to produce a carbocation and a bromide ion.