Question
Chemistry Question on Nucleophilic and electrophilic substitution reactions (both aromatic and aliphatic)
Which of the following anions on reaction with alkyl halide favor elimination over substitution, if effect of solvent is considered negligible?
A
Br−
B
C2H5O−
C
I−
D
CH3COO−
Answer
C2H5O−
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is(B):C2H5O−