Question

Fill in the blank: The alkyl sulphates often give_____ yields than the alkyl halides.

(a) Higher

(b) Moderate

(c) Lower

(d) None of the mentioned

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Answer 1

Correct choice is (a) Higher

To elaborate: The alkyl sulphates often give higher yields than the alkyl halides but except for methyl and ethyl sulphates are more expensive.