Which of the following haloalkanes reacts with aqueous $\text{KOH}$ most easily? Explain giving reason.
A$1-$ Bromobutane
B$2-$ Bromobutane
C$2-$ Bromo $-2-$ methylpropane
D$2-$ Chlorobutane
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C$2-$ Bromo $-2-$ methylpropane
A most stable tertiary carbocation $\ce{C^+ -(CH_3 )_{3}}$ is formed in the reaction of $2-$ Bromo $-2-$ methyl propane with aqueous $\text{KOH},$ therefore it would react most easily.
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