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NEET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
What type of reaction do alcohols typically undergo when they act...
What type of reaction do alcohols typically undergo when they act as nucleophiles?
Options
- AAddition reaction
- BSubstitution reaction
- CElimination reaction
- DRedox reaction
Correct answer
B. Substitution reaction
Step-by-step solution
Alcohols often undergo substitution reactions when they act as nucleophiles, where the hydroxyl group (-OH) is replaced by another group.