NEET Chemistry Reactivity with HX MCQ Question
The order of reactivity of following alcohols with halogen acids is .........
(A) CH₃CH₂ − CH₂ − OH
(B) CH₃CH₂ − CH − OH | CH₃
(C) CH₃ | CH₃ − C − OH | CH₃
(A) > (B) > (C)
(C) > (B) > (A)
(B) > (A) > (C)
(A) > (C) > (B)
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The reactivity of alcohols with halogen acids depends on the stability of the carbocation formed. Tertiary alcohols form more stable carbocations than secondary and primary alcohols, making (B) > (A) > (C) the correct order.
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