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Organohalide Reactions

The following organic halide derivatives (A through J) are reacted in ethanol solution with each of the nucleophiles: acetate, methylthiolate, cyanide and hydroxide anions. Six possible results from these combinations of reactants are designated 1 through 6 below.
Enter the number corresponding to your best estimate of the outcome of each reaction in the appropriate answer box below.

Virtual Textbook: Practice Problems — Reactions of Organic Halides I, figure 1 Possible Outcomes

1. No Reaction

2. Substitution

3. Elimination

4. Substitution & Elimination

5. No Reaction or Slow Substitution

6. No Reaction or Slow Elimination


Compound: A B C D E F G H I J Answer Evaluation
CH3CO2Na
CH3SNa
NaCN
NaOH

Answer Evaluation: