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Chemistry
The acidic hydrolysis of ether (X) shown below is fastest when
Q. The acidic hydrolysis of ether
(
X
)
shown below is fastest when
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A
one phenyl group is replaced by a methyl group
16%
B
one phenyl group is replaced by a para-methoxyphenyl group
16%
C
two phenyl groups are replaced by two para-methoxyphenyl groups
51%
D
no structural change is made to X
18%
Solution:
When two phenyl groups are replaced by two para methoxy group, carbocation formed will be more stable