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Published on: August 13, 2026
Reaction of ethyl bromide with aqueous sodium hydroxide involves
A
racemization
B
mechanism C
retention of configuration
D
mechanism
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
The reaction of ethyl bromide with aqueous sodium hydroxide involves 
mechanism.
The reaction proceeds as follows-
Since, the reaction rate depends upon the concentration of both reactant and nucleophile, it is a 
reaction. It involves inversion of configuration.
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