Q. Which one of the following chlorohydrocarbons readily undergoes solvolysis?
A) $CH_{2}\ = CHCl$
B) [image:10_image7.emf]
C) [image:10_image8.emf]
D) [image:10_image9.emf]
Explanation
(d)
Solvolysis of haloalkanes follows first order kinetics. During this process an intermediate carbocation is formed. Therefore, the halohydrocarbon which gives more stable carbocation undergoes solvolysis readily.
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