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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2025

What is the increasing order of reactivity of the following compounds towards SN1 reactions?
(A). \(C _6 H _5 CH _2 Br\)
(B). \(C _6 H _5 CH \left( C _6 H _5\right) Br\)
(C). \(C _6 H _5 C \left( CH _3\right)\left( C _6 H _5\right) Br\)
(D). \(C _6 H _5 CH \left( CH _3\right) Br\)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A (A), (B), (C), (D)
  2. B (A), (C), (B), (D)
  3. C (Β), (A), (D), (C)
  4. D (A), (D), (B), (C)
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(D) (A), (D), (B), (C)

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(A) forms a primary benzylic carbocation. (D) forms a secondary benzylic carbocation stabilized by one phenyl and one methyl group. (B) forms a secondary benzylic carbocation stabilized by two phenyl groups. (C) forms a tertiary benzylic carbocation stabilized by two phenyl…
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