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Question 5 (1.5 pts) To which carbon atom will an OH group be bonded in the major organic product(s) of Reaction #1? Reaction

Wouldn't the OH replace the Cl?

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-OH group is attached to carbon-3

Explanation: Reaction of alkyl halide with H2O involves SN1 mechanism and gives carbocation as an intermediate. Now, the nucleophile attacks the carbocation and produces alcohol as product.

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