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Select the incorrect statement about the neo-pentyl bromide from the following.
A
The primary carbon atom that bears the leaving (bromide) group is hindered by the tert-butyl group, so backside approach of a nucleophile is prevented, making this a poor 
substrate.
substrate. B
It reacts with 
by 
reaction forming neo-pentyl alcohol,
by reaction forming neo-pentyl alcohol, C
It cannot react by 
reaction because a highly unstable primary carbocation would be formed.
reaction because a highly unstable primary carbocation would be formed. D
By suitable conditions, it can be made to react by 
reaction, then a rearrangement leads to the formation of a most stable tertiary carbocation.
reaction, then a rearrangement leads to the formation of a most stable tertiary carbocation.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Among the given statements, statement is incorrect about neo-pentyl bromide.
les correct form is:
neo-pentyl bromide (i.e. 
alkyl bromide) cannot react by 
reaction to form neo-pentyl alcohol.
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