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What happens when 2-chlorobutane reacts with concentrated NaOH and water/acetone in room temperature?
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The reaction of 2-chlorobutane with concentrated NaOH and water/acetone proceeds via the SN2 mechanism. The hydroxide ion, being a strong nucleophile, attacks the electrophilic carbon bearing the chlorine atom, leading to the formation of 2-butanol and sodium chloride. The presence of water or acetone does not significantly affect the reaction outcome.
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