(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
12 . Treatment of (S)-2-bromobutane with sodium hydroxide results in the production of a
compound with an (R) configuration. This reaction has most likely taken place through:(A) an SN1 mechanism.
(B) an SN2 mechanism.
(C) an SN1 and SN2 mechanism in sequence.
(D) an SN1 and SN2 mechanism simultaneously.
13 . Which of the following solvents would be LEAST useful for a nucleophile–electrophile
reaction?(A) H 2 O
(B) CH 3 CH 2 OH
(C) CH 3 SOCH 3
(D) CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 CH 2 CH 2 CH 3
14 . Aldehydes are generally more reactive than equivalent ketones to nucleophiles. This is
likely due to differences in: