Question

Allyl chloride is more reactive than vinyl chloride.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

$C{H}_2=CH-Cl$ (Vinyl chloride) and $C{H}_2=CH-C{H}_2-Cl$ (Allyl chloride)

In allyl chloride, chlorine is attached to $s{p}^3$ carbon atom.
In vinyl chloride, chlorine is attached to $s{p}^2$ carbon atom.

$s{p}^2$ carbon atom is more electronegative than $s{p}^3$ carbon atom.

Hence, the bond pair of electrons of C-Cl bond in allyl chloride are less strongly held than that in vinyl chloride and the removal of chlorine is easier in allyl chloride than in vinyl chloride.
Hence, allyl chloride is more reactive than vinyl chloride.