Mustard gas `(ClCH_2CH_2)_2-S` hydrolysed by water to `Cl(CH_2)_2 S(Ch_2)_2
Channel: Doubtnut
Date: 2020-07-26

Mustard gas `(ClCH_2CH_2)_2-S` hydrolysed by water to `Cl(CH_2)_2 S(Ch_2)_2 OH` much faster than expected for a primary halide. Offer an explanation.