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Question

$R - OH + HX \rightarrow RX + H_{2}O$

In the above reaction the reactivity of alcohols is

A

Tertiary > secondary > primary

B

Tertiary < secondary < primary

C

Tertiary > primary > secondary

D

Secondary > primary > tertiary

Answer

Tertiary > secondary > primary

Explanation

Solution

Reactions of alcohols involving cleavage of $C - OH$ bond followed the reactivity order.

Tertiary > Secondary > Primary according to the stability of carbocation intermediate.