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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Which of the following is not correct concerning substitution and elimination reactions of alkyl halides?
Options
A The electrophile replaces the leaving group.
B Compounds containing electron-donating groups bonded to an sp3 hybridized carbon undergo substitution and elimination reactions.
C The electronegative atom is replaced by another atom or group in substitution reactions.
D (a) and (b)
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In substitution reactions, the nucleophile (not the electrophile) replaces the leaving group. Also, the statement about 'compounds containing electron-donating groups bonded to sp3 carbon' is too vague and not a correct general description. Therefore, both (a) and (b) are not correct.

Hint

What species replaces the leaving group in substitution reactions?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1228 of 1999
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