Manipal MET2021ChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
Which one of the following is most reactive towards nucleophilic substitution reaction?
Options
- ACH ₂= CH - Cl
- BC ₆ H ₅ Cl
- CCH ₃ CH = CH - Cl
- DClCH ₂- CH = CH ₂
Correct answer
D. ClCH ₂- CH = CH ₂
Step-by-step solution
Stability of corresponding carbocation CH ₂= CH - + C H ₂ CH ₂= + C H C ₆ H ₅⁺ So, ClCH ₂- CH = CH ₂ is most reactive towards nucleophilic substitution reaction.