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Question

Which halide reacts with AgNO₃ in ethanol slowest due to its stable C-X bond?

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Explanation

C₆H₅Cl (chlorobenzene) has a strong C-Cl bond due to sp² hybridization and resonance, making it unreactive in SN₁ with AgNO₃ .