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2-chloro-2-methylpropane, , is a halogenoalkane. State how this compound is classified, and explain why it is more likely to undergo nucleophilic substitution by an mechanism than by an mechanism.
CAIE A Level Chemistry 9701 · Halogen compounds
Halogen compounds: explain question
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