engineering chemistry MCQ #752

Which of the following alkyl halides is most reactive towards dehydrohalogenation?

engineering chemistry MCQ #752

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which of the following alkyl halides is most reactive towards dehydrohalogenation?

    • A) CH₃CH₂CH₂Cl
    • B) (CH₃)₃CCl
    • C) CH₃CH₂Cl
    • D) CH₃Cl

    Answer: (CH₃)₃CCl

    Explanation: Tertiary alkyl halides are more reactive due to stable alkene product and weak C-Cl bond.