STANDARDChemistry-Reactivity of Organic Compounds
STANDARD Chemistry Halogenation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Mark the correct increasing order of reactivity of the following compounds with HBr/HCl.
A
(i) < (ii) < (iii)
B
(ii) < (i) < (iii)
C
(ii) < (iii) < (i)
D
(iii) < (ii) < (i)
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The order of stability of benzyl carbocations is influenced by the electron withdrawing effect of –NO₂ group, which is greater than that of –Cl group. Thus, the correct increasing order of reactivity with HBr/HCl is: (ii) < (iii) < (i).
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