Predict the product for the following reaction.
A) I
B) II
C) III
D) IV
E) V

Question

Predict the product for the following reaction.   
A) I 
B) II 
C) III 
D) IV 
E) V

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The reaction involves a substitution reaction where Br- gets substituted with OH-. The OH- ion attacks the carbon to which Br- is attached to form an intermediate. This intermediate further expels the Br- ion to form the final product. In this case, there are two possible products that can be formed, but the major one is the product obtained from the elimination of HBr from the intermediate, which is option D.

Predict the Product for the Following Reaction