Question

Which of the following is most reactive towards aqueous NaOH?

• A. $C_{6}H_{5}Cl$
• B. $C_{6}H_{5}CH_{2}Cl$
• C. $C_{65}H_{5}Br$
• D. $BrC_{6}H_{4}Br$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$C_{6}H_{5}CH_{2}Cl$

Answer 2

Aromatic halides are less reactive than alkyl or aralkyl halides