Which of the following compounds would be hydrolysed most easily?
A
C2H5Br
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B
CH3Br
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C
CH2=CH−Br
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D
CH2=CH−CH2−Br
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Solution
The correct option is DCH2=CH−CH2−Br Allylic halides undergoes sustitution very easily due to formation of stable carbocation. Thus CH2=CH−CH2−Br is easily hydrolysed.