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Question
Identify the reagent used in the following reaction:
\[\ce{CH3 - CH2 - Br ->[?] CH3 - CH2 - OH}\]
Options
Pyridine
Ag2O/H2O
NaBr + H2SO4
ZnCl2
MCQ
Solution
Ag2O/H2O
Explanation:
\[\ce{Ag2O + H2O -> 2AgOH}\]
\[\ce{CH3 - CH2 - Br + AgOH ->[\Delta] CH3 - CH2 - OH + AgBr}\]
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