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Date November 2018 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code 18N.1.hl.TZ0.35
Level hl Paper 1 Time zone TZ0
Command term Question number 35 Adapted from N/A
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18N.1.hl.TZ0.35

Which statement about the reaction of a hydroxide ion with the organic reagent is correct?

 

A.   1-bromopentane predominantly follows an SN1 mechanism.

B.   2-bromo-2-methylbutane predominantly follows an SN2 mechanism.

C.   Reaction with 1-bromopentane occurs at a slower rate than with 1-chloropentane.

D.   Reaction with 1-bromopentane occurs at a slower rate than with 2-bromo-2-methylbutane.

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