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Date May 2011 Marks available 1 Reference code 11M.1.hl.TZ2.36
Level HL Paper 1 Time zone TZ2
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Question

Halogenoalkanes can undergo \({{\text{S}}_{\text{N}}}{\text{1}}\) and \({{\text{S}}_{\text{N}}}{\text{2}}\) reactions with aqueous sodium hydroxide. Which halogenoalkane will react fastest with a \({\text{0.1 mol}}\,{\text{d}}{{\text{m}}^{ - 3}}\) solution of aqueous sodium hydroxide?

A.     2-chloro-2-methylpropane

B.     2-iodo-2-methylpropane

C.     1-chlorobutane

D.     1-iodobutane

Markscheme

B

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Additional higher level (AHL) » Topic 20: Organic chemistry » 20.1 Types of organic reactions
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