NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
In a nucleophilic substitution reaction, what is the leaving group that replaces the hydroxyl group (-OH) in alcohols?
Options
- AHydrogen ion (H+)
- BAlkoxide ion (RO-)
- CHalide ion (X-)
- DWater molecule (H 2 O)
Correct answer
C. Halide ion (X-)
Step-by-step solution
In a nucleophilic substitution reaction of alcohols, the hydroxyl group (-OH) is replaced by a halide ion (X-).