STANDARDChemistry-Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers
STANDARD Chemistry Reactivity of Alcohols MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
What is the correct order of reactivity of alcohols in the following reaction? R - OH + HCl → R - Cl + H₂O
A
1° > 2° > 3°
B
1° < 2° > 3°
C
3° > 2° > 1°
D
3° > 1° > 2°
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
In the reaction of alcohols with HCl, tertiary alcohols react faster than secondary, which in turn react faster than primary alcohols due to the stability of the carbocation intermediate.
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