engineering chemistry MCQ #223

The compound that will react most readily with NaOH to form methanol is

engineering chemistry MCQ #223

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The compound that will react most readily with NaOH to form methanol is

    • A) CH₃I
    • B) CH₃Br
    • C) CH₃Cl
    • D) (CH₃)₃CCl

    Answer: CH₃I

    Explanation: The reactivity of alkyl halides towards SN2 reaction is in the order: RI > RBr > RCl, so CH₃I reacts most readily.