STANDARDChemistry-Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
STANDARD Chemistry Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which of the following chlorohydrocarbons readily undergoes solvolysis?
A
CH₂=CHCl
B
Option 2
C
Option 3
D
CH₂CH₂Cl
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The compound with the most stable carbocation intermediate will undergo solvolysis most readily. In this case, the compound represented by Option 2 forms the most stable carbocation.
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