NEET 2004
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2004
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Hydrocarbons
NEET 2004 · Chemistry · Hydrocarbons
Which of the following is least reactive in a nucleophilic...
Which of the following is least reactive in a nucleophilic substitution reaction?

Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
B.
Step-by-step solution
Chlorine of vinyl chloride ) is non-reactive (less reactive) towards nucleophile in nucleophilic substitution reaction because it shows resonance due to effect of atom.

In structure II, Cl-atom have positive charge and partial double bond character with of vinyl group, so it is more tightly attracted towards the nucleus and it does not get replaced by nucleophile in reaction. Related Theory -hybridized electrophile must have a leaving group in order for the reaction to take place.
In structure II, Cl-atom have positive charge and partial double bond character with of vinyl group, so it is more tightly attracted towards the nucleus and it does not get replaced by nucleophile in reaction. Related Theory -hybridized electrophile must have a leaving group in order for the reaction to take place.