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The reaction: (CH3)3C—Br H2O→ (CH3)3C—OH

1. elimination reaction
2. substitution reaction
3. free radical reaction
4. displacement reaction

Correct answer: substitution reaction

Solution

This reaction involves the replacement of the bromine atom in (CH3)3C—Br with a hydroxyl group from water, which characterizes it as a substitution reaction where one functional group is substituted for another.

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