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JEE Main 2019Haloalkanes And Haloarenes Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2019 (Online) 10th April Morning Slot

Question

Increasing rate of SN1 reaction in the following compounds is : JEE Main 2019 (Online) 10th April Morning Slot Chemistry - Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question 131 English

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Correct answer
D(B) < (A) < (C) < (D)

Step-by-step explanation

The rate of SN1 is decided by the stability of carbocation which is formed when leaving group I(Iodine) leave from the compound. JEE Main 2019 (Online) 10th April Morning Slot Chemistry - Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question 131 English Explanation

Carbocation (D) is most stable due to +R effect of CH3O group.

Carbocation (C) is stabilised by +I and +H effect of CH3 group.

Carbocation (B) is least stable due to –I effect of MeO group.

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