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JEE CHEMISTRY MCQ: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY-SOME BASIC PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES

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Statement I : SN1{S_N}1 reaction of 2-chloro-3, 3-dimethylbutane with NaOHNaOH gives 2,3-dimethyl butan-2-ol as the major product
Statement II : Intermediate is a secondary carbocation which undergoes 1, 2-methyl shift giving more stable tertiary carbocation
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Correct option: C
Both statements are correct
Option C (Both statements are correct) is correct because the SN1 reaction proceeds through a carbocation intermediate which can undergo rearrangement to form a more stable carbocation, leading to the observed product.

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