Question
Chemistry Question on Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Alkyl chloride is formed when alcohol is treated with cone. HCI in the presence of anhydrous ZnCI2. The order of reactivity with respect to alcohol is
A
3∘ > 2∘ > 1∘
B
1∘ > 2∘> 3∘
C
2∘ > 1∘ > 3∘
D
1∘ > 3∘ > 2∘
Answer
3∘ > 2∘ > 1∘
Explanation
Solution
Answer (a) 3∘ > 2∘ > 1∘