Question

Which of the following is/are true when $NaCl$ is dissolved in $ROH$?
Here, $R$ is any alkyl group.

• A. $C{l}^{-}$is solvated by $H$-terminal of the solvent
• B. $N{a}^{+}$remains unsolvated
• C. $C{l}^{-}$is solvated by $O$-terminal of the solvent
• D. $C{l}^{-}$remains unsolvated

Answer 1

The correct option is A $C{l}^{-}$is solvated by $H$-terminal of the solvent

Nucleophilicity in polar protic solvents like $ROH,H_{2}Oetc$:

When $NaCl$ is dissolved in $ROH$, $N{a}^{+}$ is solvated by $O$-terminal of the solvent as shown :

Also, $C{l}^{-}$is solvated by $H$-terminal of the solvent as shown: