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The given compound $C H_{3} - O - C H_{2} - B r$ gives which one of the following reactions:

only

S_{N} 1

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S_{N} 2

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S_{N} 1

as well as

S_{N} 2

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E 1

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Solution

The correct option is A $S_{N} 1$ as well as $S_{N} 2$
$C H_{3} - O - C H_{2} - B r$ is a primary alkyl halide. Hence, it can undergo $S N^{2}$ reaction.

The carbocation $C H_{3} - O - C H_{2}^{+}$ is stabilized by lone pair of oxygen.

Hence, it can undergo $S_{N} 1$ reaction.

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