Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 132

Question: Which halide will be least reactive in respect to hydrolysis

[MP PET 2003]

Options:

A) Vinyl chloride

B) Allyl chloride

C) Ethyl chloride

D) t-Butyl chloride

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Due to resonance partial double bond character is created on vinyl chloride. So, chlorine atom is not replaced easily.