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Published on: August 13, 2026
The hydrolysis reaction that takes place at the slowest rate, among the following is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Aryl halides are less reactive as compared to alkyl halides as the halogen atom in these compounds is firmly attached and cannot be replaced by nucleophiles such as 
, etc. In chlorobenzene, the electron pair of chlorine atom is in conjugation with 
‐ electrons of benzene ring. Thus C — C1 bond acquires double bond character and is difficult to break.
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