Question

Which Chloride is least reactive with the hydrolysis point of view
(a) CH₃Cl
(b) CH₃CH₂Cl
(c) (CH₃)₃CCl
(d) CH₂ = CH – Cl

Answer 1

The chloride which is least reactive with the hydrolysis point of view is CH₂=CH-Cl.

• During hydrolysis of chloride first there is a formation of carbonium ion as an intermediate.
• The more stable the intermediate formed more will the tendency of the chloride to get hydrolyzed.
• The vinyl carbocation formes in the hydrolysis of CH₂=CH-Cl as an intermediate is the least stable among the four. Hence, CH₂=CH-Cl will be least reactive towards hydrolysis.