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Reactions of C(6)H(5)CH(2)Br with aqueou...

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
`S_N^1` mechanism depends upon the stability of carbocation. Higher the stability of carbocation, higher will be the possibility of `S_N^1` mechanism to take place. In the given compound, `C_6H_5CH_2Br` carbocation is `C_6H_5overset(oplus)CH_2`. This carbocation `C_6H_5overset(oplus)CH_2` is a stable carbocation due to resonance, therefore, its show `S_N^1` mechanism.
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