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QJEEM10Ch6b8d: JEE Main 2010 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM10Ch6b8d Solution: From amongst the following alcohols the one that would react…

From amongst the following alcohols the one that would react fastest with conc. HCl and anhydrous ZnCl2, is

Multiple Choice Options

  • A 2–Butanol
  • B 2–Methylpropan–2–ol
  • C 2–Methylpropanol
  • D 1–Butanol

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Tertiary alcohols react fastest with conc. HCl and anhydrous ZnCl2 (lucas reagent) as its mechanism proceeds through the formation of stable tertiary carbocation.

Mechanism

AIEEE 2010 Chemistry - Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers Question 158 English Explanation

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