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Correct answer: D
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Key idea for an reaction
The rate of an reaction depends mainly on the stability of the carbocation formed after the leaving group departs. -
General carbocation stability order
For ordinary alkyl carbocations:Also, resonance-stabilized carbocations such as benzylic and allylic carbocations are especially favorable for .
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Identify the relative nature of the given substrates
From the answer choices, the only chemically sensible pattern for is that:- forms the most stable carbocation,
- then ,
- then ,
- and is the least favorable.
This corresponds to the standard trend where a more substituted and/or resonance-stabilized carbocation reacts faster by .
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Compare options
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A:
This places as most reactive, which is inconsistent with usual stability trends. -
B:
This makes more reactive than , which is less likely if gives the more stabilized carbocation. -
C:
Again puts highest, not consistent with . -
D:
This matches the expected decrease in carbocation stability and hence reactivity.
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Final answer
Hence, Option D is correct.
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