JEE · NEET Previous Year Question

Which one of the following is not true for the hydrolysis of -butyl bromide with aqueous ?

Topic: JEE PYQ

Answer: C. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. AReaction occurs through the mechanism.
  2. BThe intermediate formed is a carbocation.
  3. CRate of the reaction doubles when the concentration of alkali is doubled.
  4. DRate of the reaction doubles when the concentration of -butyl bromide is double.

Correct answer: C

Solution

(c): Hydrolysis of -butyl bromide with aqueous is the mechanism. Rate of reaction depends only on concentration of haloalkane.

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