3∘ alcohols react fastest with ZnCl2/ conc. HCl due to formation of 3∘ carbocation and ∴2− methyl propan-2-ol is the only 3∘ alcohol
From amongst the following alcohols the one that would react fastest with conc. HCl and anhydrous ZnCl_2, is
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From amongst the following alcohols the one that would react fastest with conc. HCl and anhydrous ZnCl2, is
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Options
- A
2-Butanol
- B
2-Methylpropan-2-ol
- C
2-Methylpropanol
- D
1-Butanol
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