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Which of the following haloalkanes reacts with aqueous KOH most easily? Explain giving reason.

A

1-bromobutane

B

2-bromobutane

C

2-bromo-2-methylpropane

D

2-chlorobutane

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2-bromo-2-methylpropane is a `3^(@)` alkyl halide, which will react most readily with aqueous KOH because of its ability to form a stable `3^(@)` carbocation.
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