engineering chemistry MCQ #653

The hydrolysis of tertiary butyl chloride gives

engineering chemistry MCQ #653

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The hydrolysis of tertiary butyl chloride gives

    • A) tert-butyl alcohol
    • B) isobutene
    • C) both A and B
    • D) none of these

    Answer: both A and B

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