Question

The compound that will react most readily with `NaOH` to from methanol is
A. `(CH_(3))_(4)N^(+)I^(-)`
B. `CH_(3)OCH_(3)`
C. `(CH_(3))_(3)S^(+)I^(-)`
D. `(CH_(3))_(3)CC1`

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A
Compound `(CH_(3))_(4)N^(+)I^(-)` is most reactuve due to `(i)` bettery leaving group `I^(-)` and `(ii)` due to the fact that the Methyl group, with positive `N`, is not more electron deficient.
Hence this group is more reactive towards nucleophile,