Multiple choice

The ----------------- compound is generally used to carry out nucleophilic substitution reactions.

  1. Chlorofluoromethane

  2. Chloroform

  3. Chloromethane

  4. tert-Butyl chloride
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Explanation

tert-Butyl chloride is a colourless, liquid organic compound at room temperature. The compound is flammable and volatile, and its main use is as a starting molecule to carry out nucleophilic substitution reactions, to produce different substances, ranging from alcohols to alkoxide salts.

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