JEE · NEET Previous Year Question

Which of the following is least reactive towards reaction?

Topic: JEE PYQ

Answer: B. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Correct answer: B

Solution

(b) The reactivity towards depends on the stability of the carbocation formed in the first step. Among the given options, the least stable carbocation is the arenium ion and thus, is least reactive towards .

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