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In dehydrohalogenation, the rate of the reaction is influenced by the nature of the alkyl group. Which type of alkyl group exhibits the highest rate of reaction?

Options

  1. APrimary alkyl group
  2. BSecondary alkyl group
  3. CTertiary alkyl group
  4. DQuaternary alkyl group

Correct answer

C. Tertiary alkyl group

Step-by-step solution

Tertiary alkyl groups exhibit the highest rate of dehydrohalogenation reactions.

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