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Reaction of (CH₃)₃C-Br with H₂O gives:

A(CH₃)₃C-OH (tert-butanol) via SN1 mechanism
BNo reaction
CPolymer
DAlkene only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. (CH₃)₃C-OH (tert-butanol) via SN1 mechanism
**Tertiary R-X in water:** SN1 dominant. (CH₃)₃C-Br → (CH₃)₃C⁺ + Br⁻; H₂O attacks → (CH₃)₃C-OH + H⁺. Fast at room T. Solvolysis.
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