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Amines

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Which of the following reagents is commonly used for the...

Which of the following reagents is commonly used for the substitution of a halogen atom with a hydroxide ion in a haloalkane?

Options

  1. ASodium iodide (NaI)
  2. BSodium hydroxide (NaOH)
  3. CPotassium cyanide (KCN)
  4. DAmmonia (NH3)

Correct answer

B. Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)

Step-by-step solution

Sodium hydroxide is often used for the substitution of a halogen atom with a hydroxide ion (nucleophilic substitution).
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