A-LevelChemistryHalogen derivatives9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q381 Mark

Bromoethane undergoes nucleophilic substitution reactions. Which statements are correct? 1 Bromoethane reacts with aqueous NaOH to make ethanol. 2 Bromoethane reacts with ethanolic NH₃ to make ethylamine. 3 Bromoethane reacts with ethanolic KCN to make ethanenitrile.

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 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 38.

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