Question

Choose the correct alternatives from the following.

• A. Benzyl chloride undergoes rapid solvolysis than chlorobenzene
• B. 2-phenyl-1-chloroethane undergoes slower solvolysis than chlorobenzene
• C. Allyl chloride is more rapid than butyl chloride towards solvolysis
• D. Order of solvolysis of various halogen containing compounds

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The more stable the carbocation, more reactive is the corresponding alkyl or aryl halide towards solvolysis. Therefore, order of solvolysis is