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In dehydrohalogenation, the rate of the reaction is influenced by the nature of the alkyl group. Which type of alkyl group exhibits the highest rate of reaction?
ChemistryHydrocarbonsNEET
Options:
  • A Primary alkyl group
  • B Secondary alkyl group
  • C Tertiary alkyl group
  • D Quaternary alkyl group
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Tertiary alkyl group
Tertiary alkyl groups exhibit the highest rate of dehydrohalogenation reactions.

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