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CHM 102 Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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In the reaction R-Br + OH- → R-OH + Br-, this is an example of:
Options
A hydration
B nucleophilic substitution
Correct Answer
C elimination
D oxidation
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The hydroxide ion (nucleophile) replaces bromide (leaving group) in an SN2 or SN1 reaction, forming an alcohol.

Hint

Halide is replaced by OH.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 24 of 1999
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