Predict the product(s) for the following reaction.
A) ethanol + phenol
B) phenol + iodoethane
C) iodobenzene + ethanol
D) iodobenzene + iodoethane
E) none of these

Question

Predict the product(s) for the following reaction. 
A) ethanol + phenol 
B) phenol + iodoethane 
C) iodobenzene + ethanol 
D) iodobenzene + iodoethane 
E) none of these

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The reaction involves the substitution of the hydrogen atom of phenol with the ethyl group from iodoethane. This is a classic example of an SN2 reaction where the attacking nucleophile (ethyl group) displaces the leaving group (hydrogen) in a single concerted step.

Predict the Product(s) for the Following Reaction