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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Observe the following reactions

The correct order of reactivity of \(\mathrm{X}, \mathrm{Y}, \mathrm{Z}\) towards \(\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 1\) reaction is

  1. A \(X>Y>Z\)
  2. B \(X>Z>Y\)
  3. C \(Y>X>Z\)
  4. D \(Y>Z>X\)
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Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(C) \(Y>X>Z\)

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Carbocation stability: Tertiary > Secondary > Primary Reactivity order: \(X (\text{tertiary}) > Y (\text{secondary}) > Z (\text{primary})\)