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A-LevelChemistryHalogen derivatives9701/12 · May/June 2014 · Q211 Mark

Halogenoalkanes undergo a range of nucleophilic substitution reactions. Which reaction proceeds only by an SN1 mechanism?

ACH3CH2Br + NH3
BCH3CH2CH2I + OH⁻
CCH3CHBrCH3 + NH3
D(CH3)3CI + OH⁻

✓ Correct answer

D: (CH3)3CI + OH⁻

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Halogen derivatives, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2014 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 21.

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