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CHM 102 Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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Which of the following reactions does NOT occur with tertiary alkyl halides?
Options
A SN2 with OH- to form alcohol
Correct Answer
B SN1 with OH- to form alcohol
C Elimination to form alkene
D Reaction with water
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Tertiary alkyl halides undergo SN1 readily due to carbocation stability, but SN2 is hindered by steric bulk.

Hint

Steric hindrance prevents backside attack.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 32 of 1999
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