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Reaction of methyl bromide with aqueous sodium hydroxide involves
ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesJEE Main
Options:
  • A racemisation
  • B $S_{N} 1$ mechanism
  • C retention of configuration
  • D $\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 2$ mechanism
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 2$ mechanism



Since, the reaction rate depends upon the concentration of both reactant and nucleophile, it is a $\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 2$ reaction. It involves inversion of configuration.

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