Question
Chemistry Question on Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
Which of the following is the most reactive towards nucleophilic substitution reaction?
A
$ClCH_2 ?
B
$CH_2 = CH ?
C
$CH_3CH = CH ?
D
C6H5Cl
Answer
$CH_2 = CH ?
Explanation
Solution
Cl−CH2−CH=CH2 It is more reactive towards SN Reaction because carbocation formed at allylic position is highly stabilized through resonance.