Which of the following haloalkanes react with aqueous $K O H$ most easily?

1- Bromobutane

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2-Bromobutane

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2-Bromo-2-methylpropane

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2-Chlorobutane

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Solution

The correct option is B 2-Bromo-2-methylpropane
The tertiary carbocation formed in the reaction is stable in 2-Bromo-2-methylpropane. So these haloalkanes react with aqueous $K O H$ most easily.

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