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A-LevelChemistryHalogen derivatives9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2024 · Q291 Mark

Which statement is correct?

ABromoethane reacts with NaOH(aq) to form ethene as a major product.
B1-chlorobutane reacts more rapidly than 1-bromobutane with NaOH(aq) at the same temperature.
CHydrolysis of (C₂H₅)₃CBr occurs mostly by the Sₙ2 mechanism.
DThe CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂⁺ ion is less stable than the (CH₃)₃C⁺ ion.

✓ Correct answer

D: The CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂⁺ ion is less stable than the (CH₃)₃C⁺ ion.

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Halogen derivatives, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Feb/Mar 2024 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 29.

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