engineering chemistry MCQ #804

What is the product of the reaction between 2-chloropropane and NaOH in water?

engineering chemistry MCQ #804

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the product of the reaction between 2-chloropropane and NaOH in water?

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

    Answer: both A and B

    Explanation: The reaction proceeds through both SN1 (or SN2) and E1 (or E2) pathways, giving propan-2-ol and propene.