Which reagent can be used to convert an alkyl halide to an alcohol?
Practice Questions
Q1
Which reagent can be used to convert an alkyl halide to an alcohol?
H2O
NaOH
KBr
HCl
Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions
Which reagent can be used to convert an alkyl halide to an alcohol?
Step 1: Identify the alkyl halide you want to convert. An alkyl halide is a compound that has a carbon chain attached to a halogen (like Cl, Br, or I).
Step 2: Choose the reagent NaOH (sodium hydroxide). This is a strong base that can help in the reaction.
Step 3: Mix the alkyl halide with NaOH in a suitable solvent (like water or alcohol).
Step 4: The NaOH will act as a nucleophile, meaning it will attack the carbon atom that is bonded to the halogen.
Step 5: During the reaction, the halogen will leave, and the hydroxyl group (OH) from NaOH will attach to the carbon atom.
Step 6: After the reaction, you will have an alcohol, which is a compound with an -OH group attached to the carbon chain.
