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The chlorine atom in 2,4,6-trinitrochlorobenzene is made more reactive due to the presence of three nitro groups at ortho and para positions, allowing it to undergo hydrolysis easily.

1. Correct
2. Incorrect
3. Indeterminate
4. Not applicable

Correct answer: Correct

Solution

The electron-withdrawing nitro groups at the ortho and para positions strongly activate the chlorine atom for nucleophilic substitution, making hydrolysis very facile.

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