Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 86

Question: The reactivities of methyl chloride, propyl chloride and chlorobenzene are in the order

[KCET 1988]

Options:

A) Methyl chloride > propyl chloride > chlorobenzene

B) Propyl chloride > methyl chloride > chlorobenzene

C) Methyl chloride > chlorobenzene > propyl chloride

D) Chlorobenzene > propyl chloride > methyl chloride

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ CH_3-Cl>CH_3-CH_2-Cl> $ chlorobenzene