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Out of C6H5CH2Cland C6H5CHClC6H5, which is more easily hydrolysed by aqueous KOH?



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Hydrolysis by aqueous KOHproceeds through the formation of carbocation. If carbocation is stable, thenthe compound is easily hydrolyzed by aqueous KOH. Now, forms 1°-carbocation, while
C6H5CHClC6H5forms 2°-carbocation, which is more stablethan 1°-carbocation. Hence,is hydrolyzed more easilythan by aqueous KOH.

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