Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 199

Question: Which chloride is least reactive with the hydrolysis point of view-

Options:

A) $ CH_3Cl $

B) $ CH_3CH_2Cl $

C) $ {{( CH_3 )}_3}CCl $

D) $ CH_2=CH-Cl $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] The non-reactivity of chlorine atom in vinyl chloride is due to resonance stabilisation.