NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
How can you synthesize pentan-1-ol using a suitable alkyl halide?
Options
- ABy reacting 1-bromopentane with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) in an SN1 reaction.
- BBy treating 1-chloropentane with concentrated sulfuric acid (H 2 SO 4 ).
- CBy heating 1-iodopentane with sodium metal (Na).
- DWhen 1-chloropentane is treated with NaOH, pentan-1-ol is produced.
Correct answer
D. When 1-chloropentane is treated with NaOH, pentan-1-ol is produced.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (D) When 1-chloropentane is treated with NaOH, pentan-1-ol is produced.