A-LevelChemistryHalogen derivatives9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2023 · Q311 Mark

Which compound reacts most rapidly with aqueous silver nitrate by an SN1 mechanism?

A1-chloromethylpropane

B2-chloromethylpropane

C1-iodomethylpropane

D2-iodomethylpropane

✓ Correct answer

D: 2-iodomethylpropane

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Topic: Halogen derivatives, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Feb/Mar 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 31.

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