Question:
What is the correct order of reactivity of alcohols in the following reaction?
R—OH + HCl →(ZnCl2) R—Cl + H2O
(i) 1° > 2° > 3°
(ii) 1° < 2° > 3°
(iii) 3° > 2° > 1°
(iv) 3° > 1° > 2°
Solution:
Option (iii) 3° > 2° > 1° is the answer.
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