Alkyl Halides - Result Question 18
18. $2$-chloro-$2$-methylpentane on reaction with sodium methoxide in methanol yields
(2016 Main)
(a) Both I and III
(b) Only III
(c) Both I and II
(d) All of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 18. (d)
Solution:
- Key Idea: Strong nucleophile ( $\overline{O} Me$ ) in polar solvent $(MeOH)$ gives elimination products over substitution products but all products are possible in different yields.
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