Which of the following is most reactive towards aqueous NaOH?
A
C6H5Cl
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B
C6H5CH2Cl
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C
C6H5Br
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D
BrC6H4Br
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Solution
The correct option is CC6H5CH2Cl Aromatic halides are less reactive than alkyl or aralkyl halides. Hence, C6H5CH2Cl is the most reactive towards aq. NaOH.