Which of the following statements are correct for the given reaction: R−OHXθ−→R−X+θOH
A
Reaction will not take place because is poor leaving group; Xθ is weak base.
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B
Reaction will not take place because OH−is poor leaving group and Xθ is strong base.
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C
Reaction will take place because OH−is poor leaving group and Xθ is weak base whereas is
strong base.
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D
Reaction will take place because OH− is good leaving group, Xθ is weak base and is strong base.
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Solution
The correct option is A Reaction will not take place because is poor leaving group; Xθ is weak base.
a) Reaction will not take place because is poor leaving group; Xis weak base. Conjugate base of a weak acid is strong and vice-versa.