Statement-I: Nucleophilc substitution reactions of methyl bromide proceed through SN2 mechanism preferablyStatement-II: Hydrolysis of methyl bromide gives a product with inversion in configuration.

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Both statements -I and II are correct

Statement-I is correct and statement -II is incorrect

Statement-I is incorrect and statement -II is correct

Both statements -I and II are Incorrect

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Due to least-steric hindrance, CH3Br undergoes alkaline hydrolysis through SN2 mechanism. The product formed is methanol which has no chirality, the phrase “inversion in configuration” has no meaning.

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