STANDARDChemistry-Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

STANDARD Chemistry Stereochemistry MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which of the following compounds will give racemic mixture on nucleophilic substitution by OH⁻ ion?

A

(I)

B

(I), (II), (III)

C

(II), (III)

D

(I), (III)

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

In compound (I), Br is directly attached to chiral C atom thus, will give racemic mixture on nucleophilic substitution (Sₙ1) by OH⁻ ion.

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