Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 164
Arrange the following alcohols in the increasing order of reactivity with HBr.
(I) benzyl alcohol (II) p-methyl benzyl alcohol (III) p-nitrobenzyl alcohol (IV) p-chlorobenzyl alcohol
Options:
A) I<II<III<IV
B) III<IV<I<II
C) II<I<IV<III
D) IV<II<II<I
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Reactive intermediate carbocation is involved, hence greater the stability of carbocation, greater the reactivity of corresponding alcohols. Stability order = B > A > D > C Reactivity = III > IV > I > II
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