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Which of the following haloalkanes reacts with aqueous KOH most easily ? Explain giving reason. (i) 1-Bromobutane (ii) 2-Bromobutane (iii) 2-Bromo-2-methylpropane (iv) 2-Chlorobutane. |
Answer» SOLUTION :2-Bromo-2-methylpropane (iii) is a `3^(@)` alkyl BROMIDE. It readily undergoes IONIZATION to form a STABLE `3^(@)` carbocation. Therefore, it reacts with aq. KOH most readily. 
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