Q. Which of the following statements are correct about the mechanism of this reaction?

Options

A. A carbocation will be formed as an intermediate in the reaction.
B. `OH^(-)` will attack the substrate (II) from one side and `Cl^(-)` will leave it simultaneously from other side.
C. An nstable intermediate will be formed in which `OH^(-) and Cl^(-)` will b attached by weak bonds.
D. Reaction proceeds through `S_(N)1` mechanism.

Answer

A, D

Explanation

Since compound (II) is a `2^(@)` alkyl halide, therefore, a carbocation intermediate will be formed and the reaction proceeds through `S_(N)1` mechanism. Thus, option (a) and (d) are correct.