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The most easily hydrolysed molecule under SN1 conditions is

The most easily hydrolysed molecule under SN1 conditions is

Options

(a) allyl chloride
(b) ethyl chloride
(c) iso-propyl chloride
(d) benzyl chloride

Correct Answer:

benzyl chloride

Explanation:

hydrolysis of alkyl halides depends on the stability of carbocation and stability order is
benzyl > allyl > 2⁰ > 1⁰.

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