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💡 Solution & Explanation

Correct answer: \(\text{A}\). For substitution, \(\mathrm{S_N1}\) follows carbocation stability and may rearrange/racemise; \(\mathrm{S_N2}\) requires backside attack and gives inversion. Recovered question text: 1. Which chloroderivative of benzene among the following would undergo hydrolysis most readily with aqueous NaOH to furnish the corresponding hydroxyl derivative? NO2 (a) O2N Cl (b) O2N Cl (c) Me2N Cl (d) Cl