Which halide reacts with aqueous OH- chiefly by SN1?
ACH3Br
B(CH3)3CBr
CCH3CH2Br
DCH3CH2CH2Br
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. (CH3)3CBr
The tertiary halide ionises readily to a planar carbocation, giving (CH3)3C-OH by SN1.
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