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Which of the following haloalkanes reacts with aqueous KOH most easily? Explain giving reason.

(i) 1-Bromobutane

(ii) 2-Bromobutane

(iii) 2-Bromo-2-methylpropane

(iv) 2-Chlorobutane

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(iii) 2-Bromo-2-methylpropane

This comlpex will easily react with the aqueous KOH. Here, tertiary carbocation will be formed  and this will be most stable.

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