Question
Question: From amongst the following alcohols the one that would react fastest with conc. HCl and anhydrous Zn...
From amongst the following alcohols the one that would react fastest with conc. HCl and anhydrous ZnCl2, is
A
2-Butanol
B
2-Methylpropan-2-ol
C
2-Methylpropanol
D
1-Butanol
Answer
2-Methylpropan-2-ol
Explanation
Solution
Reaction of alcohol with HCl and anhydrous ZnCl2 is an SN reaction.
3° alcohol react faster with HCl and anhydrous ZnCl2 since it forms more stable carbocation intermediate