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Which of the following alkyl halides und...

Which of the following alkyl halides undergoes `S_N1` reaction the fastest?

A

Methyl chloride

B

Ethyl chloride

C

Isobutyl chloride

D

tert-Butyl chloride

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The correct Answer is:
D
Forms `Me_3C^(oplus)3°.C^(oplus)` . So `SN^1` is fastest.
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