NEST2022ChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
The compound X , shown below, does not react with aq. NaOH at 80^ C . The reason is that
Options
- Athe two methyl groups offer steric hindrance to the incoming nucleophile.
- Bthe C - Cl bond is strong and does not dissociate under the reaction conditions.
- Cthe +I effect of the methyl groups destabilizes the carbocation.
- Dthe cyclic structure prevents the formation of the carbocation.
Correct answer
D. the cyclic structure prevents the formation of the carbocation.
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