MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #165

An alcohol reacts with a strong acid to form a carbocation intermediate. What type of bond is broken during this process?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #165

  1. Question 1

    Q1. An alcohol reacts with a strong acid to form a carbocation intermediate. What type of bond is broken during this process?

    • A) A C-C sigma bond
    • B) A C-H sigma bond
    • C) A C-C pi bond
    • D) A C-O pi bond

    Answer: A C-H sigma bond

    Explanation: A C-H sigma bond is broken, not a C-C sigma bond, which would require a different mechanism.