NEETChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
Which of the following haloalkanes reacts with aqueous KOH most easily? Explain giving reasons. (i) 1-Bromobutane (ii) 2-Bromobutane (iii) 2-Bromo-2-methylpropane (iv) 2-Chlorobutane
Options
- A(i) as the tertiary carbocation formed in the reaction is unstable.
- B(iii) as the tertiary carbocation formed in the reaction is stable.
- C(ii) as the tertiary carbocation formed in the reaction is stable.
- D(iv) as the tertiary carbocation formed in the reaction is unstable.
Correct answer
B. (iii) as the tertiary carbocation formed in the reaction is stable.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) (iii) as the tertiary carbocation formed in the reaction is stable.