engineering chemistry MCQ #778

The reaction of benzyl chloride with aqueous NaOH gives

engineering chemistry MCQ #778

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of benzyl chloride with aqueous NaOH gives

    • A) benzyl alcohol
    • B) benzaldehyde
    • C) benzoic acid
    • D) benzyl ether

    Answer: benzyl alcohol

    Explanation: Benzyl chloride undergoes SN1 or SN2 reaction with NaOH, forming benzyl alcohol.