The reaction: (CH_3)_3C-Br H_2O (CH_3)_3-C-OH

JEE Main 2002 Chemistry question

The reaction: (CH_3)_3C-Br \xrightarrow{H_2O} (CH_3)_3-C-OH

(1)elimination reaction
(2)substitution reactionCorrect
(3)free radical reaction
(4)displacement reaction

Answer: (2)

Solution

The Br atom of tert-butyl bromide is replaced by an OH group (hydrolysis), via the mechanism through the tertiary carbocation . This is a nucleophilic

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