Haloalkanes And Haloarenes

Correct Answer: Compound C

Explanation:

Solvolysis, particularly via the S_N1 mechanism, involves the formation of a carbocation intermediate. The stability of this carbocation significantly influences the reaction rate; more stable carbocations lead to faster solvolysis.

Among the given compounds:

- Compound C: This is benzyl chloride (C₆H₅CH₂Cl). Upon ionization, it forms a benzyl carbocation (C₆H₅CH₂⁺), which is highly stabilized due to resonance with the aromatic ring.

- Other Compounds: Without specific structures provided, it's generally observed that alkyl chlorides without resonance stabilization form less stable carbocations compared to benzyl chloride.

Due to the resonance stabilization of the benzyl carbocation, Compound C (benzyl chloride) undergoes solvolysis more readily than the others.

Solvolysis is related to stability of carbocation formed and among these benzyl carbocation is most stable. So, it will undergo solvolysis readily.