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JEE Advanced · Chemistry · 25. Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers

The acidic hydrolysis of ether (X) shown below is fastest when

  1. A One phenyl group is replaced by a methyl group.
  2. B One phenyl group is replaced by a para-methoxyphenyl group.
  3. C Two phenyl groups are replaced by two para-methoxyphenyl groups.
  4. D No structural change is made to X.
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(C) Two phenyl groups are replaced by two para-methoxyphenyl groups.

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When two phenyl groups are replaced by two para methoxy group, carbocation formed will be more stable
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