Which of the following alkyl halides undergoes the fastest solvolysis reaction with methanol, CH₃OH? A) methyl chloride B) ethyl chloride C) 2-chloropropane D) tert-butyl chloride

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Tert-butyl chloride undergoes the fastest solvolysis in methanol due to the formation of a highly stable tertiary carbocation intermediate, which significantly lowers the activation energy for the reaction.

Which of the Following Alkyl Halides Undergoes the Fastest Solvolysis