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.