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Out of C(6)H(5)CH(2)Cl and C(6)H(5)CHClC...

Out of `C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)Cl` and `C_(6)H_(5)CHClC_(6)H_(5)`, which is more easily hydrolysed by aqueous KOH.

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To determine which compound, `C6H5CH2Cl` (benzyl chloride) or `C6H5CHClC6H5` (benzylidene chloride), is more easily hydrolyzed by aqueous KOH, we need to analyze the mechanisms of hydrolysis and the stability of the carbocations formed during the reaction. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Compounds**: - The first compound is benzyl chloride (`C6H5CH2Cl`). - The second compound is benzylidene chloride (`C6H5CHClC6H5`). ...
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