Q16 / 180 · COMEDK 2023 (Memory Based) · Chemistry

$t$-butyl chloride prefeably undergo hydrolysis by

  • Correct answer
    A
    $\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 1$ mechanism
  • B
    $\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 1$ mechanism
  • C
    any of (a) and (b)
  • D
    None of the above

Solution

Tertiary halide perferentially undergo $S_N I$ substitution as they can give stable carbocation. Figure

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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