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The acidic hydrolysis of ether `(X)` shown below is fastest when A. One pheny`1` group is replaced by a Methyl groupB. One pheny`1` group is replaced by a para-methoxyphenency`1` groupC. Two pheny`1` groups are replaced by two para-methoxpheny`1` gropsD. No structural change is made to `X`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
This reaction proceeds via carbocation `-OCH_(3)` group has `+R` effect. It increases the stability of the carbocation.


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