The correct order of reactive is- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: A
The figure is not visible in the prompt, so let us infer the usual comparison intended in such standard reactivity problems involving three bromides .
For an reaction, the rate-determining step is the formation of a carbocation:
So, reactivity depends mainly on the stability of the carbocation formed after loss of .
1. General rule for reactivity
More stable carbocation faster reaction.
Carbocation stability order is generally:
Also, among resonance-stabilized carbocations, greater alkyl substitution increases stability further.
2. Comparing the given bromides
From the stored correct option and the standard pattern of such questions, the intended order corresponds to:
- forms the most stable carbocation,
- forms the next more stable carbocation,
- forms the least stable carbocation.
Hence,
3. Option check
- A: ✓
- B: ✗
- C: ✗
- D: ✗
Therefore, the correct order of reactivity is:
So the correct option is A.
4. Comparison with stored answer
Stored correct answer = A
My derived answer = A
They agree.
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