Q23 / 62 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Chemistry · Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Which of the following alkyl halides is hydrolysed by SN1 mechanism?

  • A
    CH3Cl
  • B
    CH3CH2Cl
  • C
    CH3CH2CH2Cl
  • Correct answer
    D
    CH33CCl

Solution

SN1 reaction is favoured by stability of carbocation i.e. tertiary > secondary > primary.

Figure

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Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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