When an electrophilic reagent attacks on alcohol, _.
Correct answer: B. O - H bond breaks.
- A. O - H bond formed.
- B. O - H bond breaks.
- C. C - O bond breaks.
- D. Rise in boiling point.
Explanation
Correct option is B. Alcohols react both as nucleophiles and electrophiles. O-H bond cleavage takes place when alcohols react asnucleophiles. And C-O bond cleavage takes place when they react as electrophiles. So, this is the basis of cleavage type in alcohols When electrophile attacks on alcohol O-H bonds break.
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