What would be the major product(s)of the following reaction?
A)I
B)II and III
C)II,III,and IV
D)III and IV
E)None of these choices.

Question

What would be the major product(s)of the following reaction? 
A)I 
B)II and III 
C)II,III,and IV 
D)III and IV 
E)None of these choices.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The reaction involves a substitution of a halogen (Br) with hydroxide (-OH) in the presence of water. This is an example of a nucleophilic substitution reaction. Both II and III are products of this reaction, as they both involve substitution of the bromine with a hydroxide group. IV is not a product of this reaction, as it involves substitution of a bromine with a chlorine instead of a hydroxide. I is not a product of this reaction, as it involves the addition of two hydrogens to the starting compound, which is not a plausible outcome for this type of reaction.

What Would Be the Major Product(s)of the Following Reaction