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Which one is most reactive towards reaction?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

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reactivity depends on the stability of the carbocation intermediate.Option D forms a carbocation stabilized by two phenyl rings and one methyl group ( and effects). This is a highly stable tertiary benzylic carbocation, making it the most reactive.Others form primary or secondary benzylic carbocations, which are less stable.

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C
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