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The order of reactivity of alcohols towa
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The order of reactivity of alcohols towardsĀ hydrogen halide is
Ā :
A
b
e
n
z
y
l
>
3
0
>
2
0
>
1
0
B
3
0
>
b
e
n
z
y
l
>
2
0
>
1
0
C
3
0
>
2
0
>
1
0
>
b
e
n
z
y
l
D
3
0
>
2
0
>
b
e
n
z
y
l
>
1
0
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Updated on : 2022-09-05
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Correct option is B)
G
reater the stability of carbocation formed, greater is the reactivity. Benzyl carbocation is resonance stabilized.
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Ā
t
e
r
t
i
a
r
y
>
b
e
n
z
y
l
>
s
e
c
o
n
d
a
r
y
>
p
r
i
m
a
r
y
Option B is correct.
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