HALOALKANE + aqueous SODIUM HYDROXIDE and HEAT UNDER REFLUX for 30 minutes.
Primary halogenoalkanes under an SN2 mechanism, forming a primary alcohol.
Tertiary halogenoalkanes undergo an SN1 mechanism and form a tertiary alcohol.
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HALOALKANE + aqueous SODIUM HYDROXIDE and HEAT UNDER REFLUX for 30 minutes.
Primary halogenoalkanes under an SN2 mechanism, forming a primary alcohol.
Tertiary halogenoalkanes undergo an SN1 mechanism and form a tertiary alcohol.
Find out more here.