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Question

HBr reacts fastest with

A

2-methyl propan-1-ol

B

2-methyl propan-2-ol

C

propan-2-ol

D

propan-1-ol

Answer

2-methyl propan-2-ol

Explanation

Solution

2-methyl propan-2-ol gives $36^\circ$ carbocation, so it
reacts with HBr at faster speed.