Question

Condiser the reactions,
(i) `(CH_(3))_(2)CH-CH_(2)Broverset(C_(2)H_(5)OH)rarr(CH_(3))_(2)CH-CH_(2)OC_(2)H_(5)+HBr`
(ii) `(CH_(3))_(2)CH-CH_(2)Broverset(C_(2)H_(5)O^(-))rarr(CH_(3))_(2)CH-CH_(2)OC_(2)H_(5)+Br^(-)`
The mechanism of reactions (i) and (ii) are respectively :
A. `S_(N^(2))` and `S_(N^(2))`
B. `S_(N^(2))` and `S_(N^(1))`
C. `S_(N^(1))` and `S_(N^(2))`
D. `S_(N^(1))` and `S_(N^(1))`

Answer 1

Correct Answer - C
First reaction is `S_(N^(1))` reaction because `C_(2)H_(5)OH` used as solvent which is a weak nucleophile. Second reaction is `S_(N^(2))` reaction because `C_(2)H_(5)O^(-)` is strong nucleophile.