NEET 2024 · ChemistryPrevious Year Question

The compound that will undergo reaction with the fastest rate is

Answer: (C) (C) (1-bromoethylbenzene). rate is governed by the stability of the carbocation formed.

  1. A.(A) cyclohexyl bromide (bromocyclohexane)
  2. B.(B) bromobenzene
  3. C.(C) (1-bromoethylbenzene)
  4. D.(D) cyclohexylmethyl bromide ()

Correct Answer

(C) (C) (1-bromoethylbenzene)

Solution & Explanation

rate is governed by the stability of the carbocation formed. ionises to a benzylic (secondary) carbocation that is resonance-stabilised by the aromatic ring, making it the fastest. Bromobenzene (aryl halide) cannot form a phenyl cation, cyclohexyl bromide gives an unstabilised secondary cation, and cyclohexylmethyl bromide is a primary halide giving an unstable primary cation.

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