engineering chemistry MCQ #873

The compound C6H5CH2Cl is more reactive than C6H5Cl towards hydrolysis because

engineering chemistry MCQ #873

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The compound C6H5CH2Cl is more reactive than C6H5Cl towards hydrolysis because

    • A) C6H5CH2Cl is a primary alkyl halide
    • B) C6H5Cl is an aryl halide
    • C) C6H5CH2Cl forms a resonance-stabilized carbocation
    • D) C6H5Cl is less reactive due to steric hindrance

    Answer: C6H5CH2Cl forms a resonance-stabilized carbocation

    Explanation: C6H5CH2Cl forms a benzylic carbocation, which is resonance-stabilized, making it more reactive towards hydrolysis.