The acidic hydrolysis of ether (X) shown below is fastest when

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One phenyl group is replaced by a methyl group

One phenyl group is replaced by a para methoxyphenenyl group

Two phenyl groups are replaced by two para methoxyphenyl groups

No structural change is made to X

answer is C.

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This reaction proceeds via carbocation–OCH3 group has +R effect. It increases the stability of the carbocation.

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