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Published on: August 11, 2026
The alkyl halide that undergoes 
reaction more readily
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Since the reaction follows 
mechanism. The alkyl halide giving most stable carbocation
will be most reactive.
Ethyl bromide and n - propyl bromide give primary carbocation, isopropyl bromide gives secondary carbocation, t -butyl bromide gives 
carbocation. Order of stability of carbocation is 
. Hence t-butyl bromide is most stable.
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