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NEET CHEMISTRYAlcohols, Phenols and EthersMedium

Question

The compound that will undergo SN1\text{S}_\text{N}1 reaction with the fastest rate is:

A

Option 1

B

Option 2

C

Option 3

D

Option 4

Step-by-Step Solution

The question is incomplete as the chemical structures for the options are missing from the input data (likely due to missing images). However, the rate of an SN1\text{S}_\text{N}1 reaction is determined by the stability of the intermediate carbocation formed in the slow, rate-determining step. The general order of reactivity of alkyl halides towards SN1\text{S}_\text{N}1 reactions is tertiary (33^{\circ}) > secondary (22^{\circ}) > primary (11^{\circ}). Allylic and benzylic halides also show high reactivity because their corresponding carbocations are stabilized through resonance . Based on the provided probable answer, the compound in Option 4 forms the most highly stabilized carbocation.

Exam Context & Concepts Covered

This question aligns with the NEET CHEMISTRY syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers. Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.

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