In reactions involving cleavage of the C-OH bond in alcohols, the order of reactivity is

JEE Main Chemistry question

In reactions involving cleavage of the bond in alcohols, the order of reactivity is

(A)
(B)Correct
(C)
(D)None of these

Answer: (B)

Solution

Cleavage of the bond (for example in acid-catalysed substitution with HX) proceeds through a carbocation intermediate, and tertiary carbocations are the most stable, forming

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