Question

Action of alcoholic $AgN{O}_3$ on chlorobenezene is similar to the action on

• A. Ally chloride
• B. Vinyl chloride
• C. Isopropyl chloride
• D. Benzyl chloride

Answer 1

The correct option is B Vinyl chloride

Both vinyl chloride and chlorobenzene give no precipitate with alcoholic $AgN{O}_3$ because both have chlorine atoms which are not reactive.
In Chlorobenzene, the chlorine atom is directly attached at the unsaturated carbon atom. In vinyl chloride also, the chlorine atom is directly attached to unsaturated carbon atom.
Hence, the action of alcoholic $AgN{O}_3$ on chlorobenzene is similar to the action on vinyl chloride. Chlorine atoms are not reactive.