Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Alkyl Halides: Nucleophilic Substitution and Elimination - Problems - Page 273: Problem 6-40 e

Answer

SN2 and E2 occur because HO- is a strong nucleophile. But since the substrate is a primary alkyl halide and HO- isn't bulky, SN2 is more likely to happen than E2.

Work Step by Step

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