engineering chemistry MCQ #669

What is the product of the reaction between bromoethane and NaOH in water?

engineering chemistry MCQ #669

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the product of the reaction between bromoethane and NaOH in water?

    • A) Ethanol
    • B) Ethene
    • C) Ethyne
    • D) Diethyl ether

    Answer: Ethanol

    Explanation: The reaction is an example of SN2, where the nucleophile OH- substitutes Br- in bromoethane to form ethanol.