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In a nucleophilic substitution reaction, what is the leaving group that replaces the hydroxyl group (-OH) in alcohols?
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersNEET
Options:
  • A Hydrogen ion (H+)
  • B Alkoxide ion (RO-)
  • C Halide ion (X-)
  • D Water molecule (H2O)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Halide ion (X-)
In a nucleophilic substitution reaction of alcohols, the hydroxyl group (-OH) is replaced by a halide ion (X-).

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