Consider the following compounds:

(i)  C6H5COCl  (ii)
(iii)  (iv)

What is the correct decreasing order of their reactivity towards hydrolysis?

1. (ii) > (iv) > (iii) > (i)

2. (i) > (ii) > (iii) > (iv)

3. (iv) > (ii) > (i) > (iii)

4. (ii) > (iv) > (i) > (iii)

Subtopic:  Acid Derivatives - Preparation, Properties & Uses |
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AIPMT - 2007
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