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Date May Specimen-2023 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code SPM.1A.HL.TZ0.39
Level HL Paper 1A Time zone TZ0
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SPM.1A.HL.TZ0.39

Which statement is correct when 2-chloro-2-methylpentane reacts with water to form 2-methylpentan-2-ol?


A.  Water acts as a nucleophile and attacks the chlorine atom.

B.  The reaction occurs in a single step.

C.  A carbocation intermediate is formed.

D.  Homolytic bond fission occurs.

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C