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Of the two bromoderivatives, C6H5CH(CH3)Br and C6H5CH(C6H5)Br which one is more reactive in SN1 substitution reaction and why?

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Answer:

tertiary

Step-by-step explanation:

tertiary halogenoalkanes are more reactive than primary and secondary as the carbocation is more stable due to alkyl groups( have high electron density) donating electrons to stabilise the carbocation

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