STANDARD Chemistry Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions MCQ Question
Benzylamine may be alkylated as shown in the following equation : C₆H₅CH₂NH₂ + R—X → C₆H₅CH₂NHR. Which of the following alkyl halides is best suited for this reaction through Sₙ1 mechanism?
CH₃Br
C₆H₅Br
C₆H₅CH₂Br
C₂H₅Br
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Benzyl bromide (C₆H₅CH₂Br) is best suited for the Sₙ1 mechanism because the benzyl carbocation formed is stabilized by resonance, making it more reactive in nucleophilic substitution reactions.
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