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Question

$t$ -butyl chloride preferably undergo hydrolysis by

A

$S _{ N } 1$ mechanism

B

$S _{ N } 2$ mechanism

C

Any of (a) and (b)

D

None of these

Answer

$S _{ N } 1$ mechanism

Explanation

Solution

Tertiary halide preferentially undergo $S _{ N } 1$ substitution as they can give stable carbocation.