A-LevelChemistryHalogen derivatives9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2019 · Q241 Mark

Bromopropane reacts with water as shown. CH₃CH₂CH₂Br + H₂O → CH₃CH₂CH₂OH + HBr Which statement is correct?

AThis is an elimination reaction.

BThis is a hydrolysis reaction.

CThis is a redox reaction.

DThis reaction tends to proceed via the Sₙ1 mechanism.

✓ Correct answer

B: This is a hydrolysis reaction.

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Topic: Halogen derivatives, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Feb/Mar 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 24.

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