Alkyl Halides MCQs

Correct answer B. the C–X bond is polar, leaving the carbon with a partial positive charge

Correct answer A. R–I > R–Br > R–Cl > R–F

Correct answer A. It occurs in one step and causes inversion of configuration

Correct answer D. CH₃Br

Correct answer A. Formation of a carbocation intermediate in the slow step

Correct answer C. a racemic mixture

Correct answer B. 6 times the original

Correct answer D. 2 times the original

Correct answer C. Tertiary > secondary > primary > methyl

Correct answer C. Polar protic, such as water

Correct answer A. Ethanol

Correct answer A. Concentrated alcoholic KOH and a high temperature

Correct answer B. The base removes a β-hydrogen as the C–X bond breaks, in a single step

Correct answer D. first order, proceeding via a carbocation intermediate

Correct answer A. 2-Bromo-2-methylpropane

Correct answer D. secondary

Correct answer A. 2-Chlorobutane