Question

Arrange the following in increasing order of degree of hydrolysis.

• A. I < II < III < IV
• B. I < IV < II < III
• C. IV < III < II < I
• D. I < II < IV < III

Answer 1

The correct option is D

I < II < IV < III

Order of stability of carbocations is I < II < IV < III

III forms allylic carbocation

IV forms tertiary carbocation

II forms secondary carbocation

I forms phenyl carbocation