The order of reactivity of alcohols when C - O bonds break:
Correct answer: A. Tertiary > Primary
- A. Tertiary > Primary
- B. Tertiary < Secondary < Primary
- C. Tertiary < Secondary
- D. Tertiary = Secondary = Primary
Explanation
The correct order of reactivity of alcohols when the C-O bond breaks is tertiary > secondary > primary. This is because the stability of the carbocation intermediate is the determining factor for the reactivity of alcohols.
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