Among the following, the one which reacts most readily with ethanol is:

p-nitro benzyl bromide

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p-chloro benzyl bromide

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p-methoxy benzyl bromide

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p-methyl benzyl bromide

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Solution

The correct option is C p-methoxy benzyl bromide
Following carbocation is more stable due to $+ R$ effect of ethoxy group so it will react easily

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