engineering chemistry MCQ #885

The hydrolysis of tertiary butyl chloride follows which mechanism?

engineering chemistry MCQ #885

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The hydrolysis of tertiary butyl chloride follows which mechanism?

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

    Answer: SN1

    Explanation: Tertiary alkyl halides hydrolyze via SN1 due to stable tertiary carbocation formation.