A-LevelChemistryHalogen derivatives9701/12 · May/June 2022 · Q311 Mark

The diagram shows the structures of two halogenoalkanes, P and Q. [Figure showing skeletal formulas of 2-bromo-2-ethylpentane (P) and 2-fluoro-2-ethylpentane (Q)] Both compounds can be hydrolysed. Which row is correct?

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AP, S_N1

BP, S_N2

CQ, S_N1

DQ, S_N2

✓ Correct answer

A: P, S_N1

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Topic: Halogen derivatives, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2022 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 31.

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