JEE Main 2017 — Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question with Solution
JEE Main 2017 (02 Apr)
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Rate of reaction is directly dependent on the stability of carbocation intermediate.
(II) is primary alkyl halide.
(I) is secondary alkyl halide.
Primary alkyl halide is less reactive towards reaction than secondary alkyl halide.
In (III), the carbocation generated is stabilised due to resonance. Hence, (III) is most reactive towards reaction.
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