Question

The reaction of $\text{ClC}{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{OC}{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{C}{\text{H}}_{\text{3}}$ with ethanol to form $\text{C}{\text{H}}_{\text{3}}\text{C}{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{- O - C}{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{- OC}{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{C}{\text{H}}_{\text{3}}$ occurs by ${\text{S}}_{N}2$ mechanism.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Since, primary alkyl halide undergo faster $S_{N}2$reaction whereas, slower $S_{N}1$ reaction(due to unstability of cation), so $S_{N}2$ mechanism is more prefered for primary alkyl halide.