Question

`R-OH+HX rarr RX+H_(2)O`
In the above reaction, the reactivity of alcohols is
A. Tertiary `gt` secondary `gt` primary
B. Tertiary `lt` secondary `lt` primary
C. Teritary `gt` primary `gt` secondary
D. Secondary `gt` primary `gt` tertiary

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A
The presence of three electron releasing groups at `alpha`-carbon repel the bond pair of `C-OH` bond and facilitate its replacement.