Among the following, the one which reacts most readily with ethanol is

Question

Among the following, the one which reacts most readily with ethanol is (A) p&hyphen;nitrobenzyl bromide (B) p&hyphen;chlorobenzyl bromide (C) p&hyphen;methoxybenzyl bromide (D) p&hyphen;methylbenzyl bromide

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Following carbocation is more stable due to +R effect of ethoxy group so it will react easily

Q. Among the following, the one which reacts most readily with ethanol is

p‐nitrobenzyl bromide

p‐chlorobenzyl bromide

p‐methoxybenzyl bromide

p‐methylbenzyl bromide

Following carbocation is more stable due to +R effect of ethoxy group so it will react easily