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MHT CET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Following reaction,
\(
\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{3} \mathrm{CBr}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} \rightarrow\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{3} \mathrm{COH}+\mathrm{HBr}
\)
is an example of

  1. A elimination reaction
  2. B free radical substitution
  3. C nucleophilic substitution
  4. D electrophilic substitution
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Correct Answer

(C) nucleophilic substitution

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\(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{3} \mathrm{CBr}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} \longrightarrow\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{3} \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{OH}+\mathrm{HBr}\)
Br is substituted by \(-\mathrm{OH}^{-}\) (nucleophile) \(\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 1\) (unimolecular substitution reaction)