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Chemistry Question on Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

R−OH+HX→RX+H2OR-OH + HX \rightarrow RX + H_2O. 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−OHC - OH bond follow the reactivity order : Tertiary > secondary > primary, according to the stability of carbocation intermediate.