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  4. Which chloro derivative of benzene among the following would undergo hydrolysis most readily with aqueous sodium hydroxide to furnish the corresponding hydroxyl derivative?

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Q. Which chloro derivative of benzene among the following would undergo hydrolysis most readily with aqueous sodium hydroxide to furnish the corresponding hydroxyl derivative?

Solution:

Chlorine in $2, 4, 6$-trinitrochlorobenzene is activated by three $NO_2$ groups at ortho and para positions and hence undergoes hydrolysis readily.