$A$ solution of $(\pm)-2$-chloro-$2$-phenylethane in toluene is mixed slowly with a small amount of $SbCl_5$. The reaction proceeds due to the formation of:

  • A
    Carbanion
  • B
    Carbene
  • C
    Free radical
  • D
    Carbocation

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Which compound might be synthesized by the $S_N2$ displacement of an alkyl-halide?

Match the following:
ReactantsProducts
$A$. $C_2H_5Cl$,moist $Ag_2O$$I$. $CH_3CH_2ONO$
$B$. $C_2H_5Cl$,aqueous ethanolic $AgCN$$II$. $C_2H_4$
$C$. $C_2H_5Cl$,aqueous ethanolic $AgNO_2$$III$. $CH_3CH_2OH$
$D$. $C_2H_5Cl$,ethanolic $KOH$$IV$. $CH_3CH_2NC$

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What is the major product obtained in the following reaction?

Which of the following compounds will undergo $S_{N^1}$ reaction most easily?

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Dehydrohalogenation of an alkyl halide is a/an

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