Alkyl Halides - Result Question 27

####27. The compound that will react most readily with $NaOH$ to form methanol is

(2001, 1M)

(a) $\left(CH _3\right) _4 N^{+} I^{-}$

(b) $CH _3 OCH _3$

(c) $\left(CH _3\right) _3 S^{+} I^{-}$

(d) $\left(CH _3\right) _3 Cl$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 27. (a)

Solution:

Lack of $\beta-H$ on quaternary ammonium iodide leads to $S _N 2$ reaction otherwise E2 elimination usually takes place.



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