Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 3

Question: The compound most reactive towards $ S _{N}1 $ reaction

Options:

A) $ Me_3COCH_2Cl $

B) $ MeOCH_2Cl $

C) $ C_6H_5CH_2CH_2Cl $

D) $ MeOCHMeCl $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] Though (ii) contains +ve charge on oxygen. Since octet around each atom does complete the structure II is more stable than I.