Question

Consider the above chemical reaction. Product "A" is:

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The reaction follows an \( S_N1 \) pathway, initiating with the departure of the chlorine atom and subsequent carbocation generation.

A 1,2-hydride shift then transpires to enhance carbocation stability, yielding a more robust tertiary carbocation intermediate.

Finally, nucleophilic attack by a hydroxide ion (\( \text{OH}^- \)) results in the formation of the primary product:

This principal product is a tertiary alcohol.