Question

Discuss the mechanism of alkaline hydrolysis of bromomethane.

Answer 1

$C{H}_3-Br+O{H}^{-}\to C{H}_{3}OH+B{r}^{-}$
(Nucleophile) (Leaving Group)
Step 1: Back side attack of $O{H}^{-}$ on $C$
Step 2: Formation of transition state
Step 3: $B{r}^{-}$ leaves the compound
This mechanism proceeds through $S{N}^2$