Q23Multiple choice
Reaction of C6H5CH2Br with aqueous sodium hydroxide follows ____________.
- (i)SN1 mechanism
- (ii)SN2 mechanism
- (iii)Any of the above two depending upon the temperature of reaction
- (iv)Saytzeff rule
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(i) SN1 mechanism
Hint: Hint : C6H5 CH2 is stable cation so favours the progress of reaction by SN1 mechanism.