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NEET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
In a nucleophilic substitution reaction of alcohols, what is the...
In a nucleophilic substitution reaction of alcohols, what is the role of the leaving group?
Options
- ATo accept electrons
- BTo donate electrons
- CTo stabilise the transition state
- DTo form a covalent bond with the nucleophile
Correct answer
D. To form a covalent bond with the nucleophile
Step-by-step solution
In a nucleophilic substitution reaction of alcohols, the leaving group forms a covalent bond with the nucleophile as the hydroxyl group is replaced.