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Among the following, one which reacts most readily with ethanol is

A

`p-`nitrobenzyl bromide

B

`p-`chlorobenzyl chloride

C

`p-`methoxybenzyl bromide

D

`p-`methylbenzyl bromide

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C
Ghere ethanol reacts as a nucleophile attacking the carbocation generated by the heterolysis of the halide. Since `p-`methoxybenzyl bromide yields the most stable carbocation, it reacts most readily with ethanol.
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