MGIMS WARDHA MGIMS WARDHA Solved Paper-2015

  • question_answer
    In the given reaction,\[R-OH+HX\xrightarrow[{}]{{}}RX+{{H}_{2}}O\]the order of reactivity of alcohols is

    A)  tertiary < secondary < primary

    B)  tertiary > secondary > primary

    C)  tertiary < secondary > primary

    D)  secondary > primary > tertiary

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    (b) Reactions of alcohols involving cleavage of \[C-OH\]bond follow the reactivity order is tertiary > secondary > primary. With reference to the stability of carbocation intermediate.


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