MHT CET2008ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
Following reaction, ( CH ₃ )₃ CBr + H ₂ O ( CH ₃ )₃ COH + HBr is an example of
Options
- Aelimination reaction
- Bfree radical substitution
- Cnucleophilic substitution
- Delectrophilic substitution
Correct answer
C. nucleophilic substitution
Step-by-step solution
( CH ₃ )₃ CBr + H ₂ O ( CH ₃ )₃ C - OH + HBr Br is substituted by - OH ⁻ (nucleophile) S _ N 1 (unimolecular substitution reaction)