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The reaction, RX + OH^(-) to R-OH + X^...

The reaction, `RX + OH^(-) to R-OH + X^(-)`, is

A

an electrophilic substitution reaction

B

a nucleophilic substitution reaction

C

a free radical substitution reaction

D

an elimination reaction.

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B
a nucleophilic substitution reaction
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ICSE-ORGANIC CHEMISTRY : SOME BASIC PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES -OBJECTIVE ( MULTIPLE CHOICE ) TYPE QUESTIONS
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  2. Which of the following species does act as an electrophile ?

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  3. The reaction, RX + OH^(-) to R-OH + X^(-), is

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  4. The reaction CH3 Br + OH^(-) → CH3 OH + Br^(-) follows

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  5. An S(N^2) reaction occurs through the formation of a

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  6. The reaction, CH4+Cl2 overset("hv") to , CH3 Cl+HCl, occurs through

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  7. Which of the following acts as a nucleophile?

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  8. Which of the following has the highest nucleophilicity ? F^(-) OH^...

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  9. The order of reactivities of the following alkyl halides for an S(N^2)...

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  10. Following reaction, (CH3)3 CBr +H2O to (CH3)3 COH +HBr is an ...

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  11. Due to the presence of an unpaired electron, free radicals are

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  12. The organic chloro compound, which shows complete stereochemical inve...

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  13. Which one is a nucleophilic substitution reaction among the following ...

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  14. The order of stability of the following carbocations CH2 = underset...

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  15. The correct statement regarding electrophile is

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  16. The most suitable method of separation of 1:1 mixture of ortho and par...

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  17. Identify A and predict the type of reaction

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  18. The IUPAC name of the compound

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  19. Which of the following is correct with respect to -|-effect of the sub...

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  20. Which of the following carbocations is expected to be most stable?

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