Question
Question: Which of the following haloalkanes reacts with aqueous KOH most easily?...
Which of the following haloalkanes reacts with aqueous KOH most easily?
A
1-Bromobutane
B
2-Bromobuatane
C
2-Bromo-2-methypropane
D
2-Chlorobutane
Answer
2-Bromo-2-methypropane
Explanation
Solution
The tertiary carbocation formed in the reaction is most stable.