Question

Predict the product of the following reaction:

• A. None of the above
• B.
• C.
  
• D.
  

Answer 1

The correct option is B

The given compound is a tertiary alkyl halide which undergo $S_{N}1$ reaction mechanism in presence of $H_{2}O/AgN{O}_3$ to form respective alcohol and $AgI$ precipitates.

The reaction goes by $S_{N}1$ reaction due to the formation of stable carbocation intermediate. Then, the $O{H}^{-}$ will attack the carbocation to form alcohol.