The reaction CH3Br+OH−⟶CH3OH+Br− obeys the mechanism:
A
SN1
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B
SN2
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C
E1
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D
E2
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Solution
The correct option is BSN2 CH3Br+OH−⟶CH3OH+Br− obeys SN2 mechanism in which bond breaking and bond formation is concerted. Usually primary alkyl halides and methyl halides undergo substitution by SN2 mechanism.