A-LevelChemistryHalogen derivatives9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2017 · Q381 Mark

Bromoethane is heated under reflux with concentrated aqueous NaOH. Which statements are correct? 1 The major product is a primary alcohol. 2 The major reaction is hydrolysis by an SN2 mechanism. 3 The major product would be the same if the NaOH is dissolved in ethanol.

A1, 2 and 3 are correct

B1 and 2 only are correct

C2 and 3 only are correct

D1 only is correct

✓ Correct answer

B: 1 and 2 only are correct

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Topic: Halogen derivatives, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 38.

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