STANDARDChemistry-Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
STANDARD Chemistry Reactions of Alcohols MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
Tertiary butyl alcohol gives tertiary butyl chloride on treatment with
A
conc. HCl/anhydrous ZnCl₂
B
KCN
C
NaOCl
D
Cl₂
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Tertiary butyl alcohol reacts with concentrated HCl in the presence of anhydrous ZnCl₂ to form tertiary butyl chloride via a substitution reaction.
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