Ncert Exercises & Solutions

The reaction of $C_{6} H_{5} C H_{2} B r$ with aqueous sodium hydroxide follows:

1.	S $_{N}$ 1 mechanism
2.	S $_{N}$ 2 mechanism
3.	Any of the above is depending upon the temperature of the reaction
4.	Saytzef rule

Hint: Benzyl carbocation is stabilized by the resonance of the benzene ring.