Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 40
Question: Which of the following compounds does not undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions
[KCET 1998]
Options:
A) Vinyl chloride
B) Ethyl bromide
C) Benzyl chloride
D) Isopropyl chloride
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
As a result of resonance, the carbon-chloride bond acquires some double bond character. Hence, vinyl chloride does not undergo nucleophillic substitution reactions.
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