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Question

The relative rates of solvolysis in 80% EtOH of the following bromides is in the order -

A

I > II > III

B

III > II > I

C

II > III > I

D

II > I > III

Answer

III > II > I

Explanation

Solution

The relative rate of 3⁰ bridgehead system towards solvolysis can be explained using.

(i) strain energy & (ii) stability of carbocation intermediate