Question

Predict the expected product of substitution reactions.




i) isobutyl chloride + sodium ethoxide




ii) n — butyl chloride + sodium




iii) I — Chloro propane + aq. potassium hydroxide




iv) aniline + NaNO₂ / HCI

Answer 1

Sodium reacts less strongly than potassium, for example. Reaction with cold water. All the alkali metals react vigorously with cold water. In each reaction, hydrogen gas is given off and the metal hydroxide is produced.