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Which halide will be least reactive in respect to hydrolysis?

A)  vinyl chloride                   

B)                         allyl chloride

C)                         ethyl chloride                  

D)                         \[t-\]butyl chloride

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

Vinyl chloride is least reactive towards hydrolysis because of non-reactivity of chlorine atom due to resonance stabilization.