engineering chemistry MCQ #863

The reaction of 2-bromobutane with NaI in acetone is an example of

engineering chemistry MCQ #863

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of 2-bromobutane with NaI in acetone is an example of

    • A) SN1
    • B) SN2
    • C) E1
    • D) E2

    Answer: SN2

    Explanation: The reaction is an SN2 reaction because NaI is a good nucleophile and acetone is a polar aprotic solvent, favoring SN2 over SN1.