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Alcohols and Phenols Nucleophilic Substitution of Primary Alcohols

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Which alcohol generally reacts with HX through an SN₂ mechanism?

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Correct Answer: C) Ethanol

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Ethanol is a primary alcohol, so after protonation of –OH, halide attack generally occurs by SN2 rather than through an unstable primary carbocation.

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