Reaction of C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)Br with aqueous sodium hydroxide follows
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`S_(N)1` mechanism `S_(N)2` mechanism Any of the above TWO depending upon the temperature of reaction Saytzeff rule
SOLUTION :In AQUEOUS `NaOH, C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)Cl` readily undergoes ionization to form benzyl cation, `C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)^(+)` and hence its undergoes hydrolysis by `S_(N)1` mechanism.