\[ ext{R-X} + ext{Nu}^- ightarrow ext{R-Nu} + ext{X}^- \]
The reaction is an example of a nucleophilic substitution reaction, where the iodide ion (I-) acts as the nucleophile. The product is 2-iodopropane ((CH3)2CHI).
What is the product of the reaction between bromoethane (CH3CH2Br) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH)?
\[ ext{R-X} ightarrow ext{R=} + ext{HX} \]
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