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Question

The mechanism involved in the preparation of glycol from 1,2-dihaloethane using aqueous Na2CO3 is

A

SN1 attack by OH-

B

SN2 attack by Br-

C

SN2 attack by OH-

D

SN1 attack by Br-

Answer

SN2 attack by OH-

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (C): SN2 attack by OH-