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Master Organic Chemistry Reaction Guide

Reaction of alkyl halides with water to form alcohols (SN1)

Description: Alkyl halides will react with water to form alcohols through an SN1 mechanism.

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3 thoughts on “Reaction of alkyl halides with water to form alcohols (SN1)

  1. Great example!! I think you were suppose to say cleavage of C-Cl in step 1 instead of C-Br though. Regardless, X is a halide. Thank you for this awesome website. I love being a member!!

  2. I’ve heard it mentioned that dilute acid can be used to transform RX into ROH. In that case, would the reaction follow this same pathway (Sn1), or would it be a different mechanism?

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