When C-O bond breaks in alcohol, the most reactive is:
Correct answer: C. Tertiary alcohol
- A. Primary alcohol
- B. Secondary alcohol
- C. Tertiary alcohol
- D. Methanol
Explanation
Option C is correct as "tertiary alcohols" are more reactive because the increased number of alkyl groups increases the positive inductive effect. So, the charge density on the carbon atom increases and hence around the oxygen atom.
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