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Which of the following undergoes nucleophilic substitution exclusively by SN1 mechanism ?

A
ethyl chloride
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isopropyl chloride
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C
benzyl chloride
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D
chlorobenzene
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Solution

The correct option is C benzyl chloride
In, Benzyl chloride carbocation formed will be the most stable out of the given options as that carbocation is stabilized by resonance.

Therefore, answer is benzyl chloride.

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