engineering chemistry MCQ #693

The reaction of alkyl halides with NaOH gives

engineering chemistry MCQ #693

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of alkyl halides with NaOH gives

    • A) alkanols
    • B) alkenes
    • C) both (a) and (b)
    • D) none of these

    Answer: both (a) and (b)

    Explanation: Alkyl halides react with NaOH to give both alkanols (via SN1/SN2) and alkenes (via E1/E2).