engineering chemistry MCQ #652

The reaction of 2-chloropropane with NaOH (aq.) gives

engineering chemistry MCQ #652

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of 2-chloropropane with NaOH (aq.) gives

    • A) propan-2-ol
    • B) propene
    • C) propan-1-ol
    • D) both A and B

    Answer: both A and B

    Explanation: Secondary alkyl halides can undergo both SN1 (to form alcohol) and E1/E2 (to form alkene) reactions.