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Reactions of `C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)Br` with aqueous sodium hydroxide follows……..

A

`S_(N)1` mechanism

B

`S_(N)2` mechanism

C

Any of the above two depending upon the temperature of reaction

D

saytzeff rule

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The correct Answer is:
A
In aqueous NaOH, `C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)Cl` readily undergoes ionization to form stable benzyl cation `(C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)^(+))`
and hence it undergoes hydrolysis by `S_(N)1` mechanism and form benzyl alcohol as product.
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