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Question

Which of the following is the most reactive towards nucleophilic substitution reaction.

A

$ClCH_{2} - CH = CH_{2}$

B

$CH_{2} = CH - Cl$

C

$CH_{3}CH = CH - Cl$

D

$C_{6}H_{5}Cl$

Answer

$ClCH_{2} - CH = CH_{2}$

Explanation

Solution

order of reactivity of different halo compounds towards nucleophilic substitution reactions are:

Allyl chloride > vinyl chloride > chlorobenzene.