Which of the following alkyl chlorides is least likely to undergo rearrangement during a solvolysis reaction?

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The least likely to undergo rearrangement during solvolysis is the alkyl chloride with a tertiary carbon, so choice C (2-chloro-2-methylpentane) is the best choice. The other options have secondary or cyclohexyl carbons, which are more likely to undergo rearrangement during the reaction.

Which of the Following Alkyl Chlorides Is Least Likely to Undergo