When O-H bond breaks in alcohol is the order of reactivity
Correct answer: B. Methyl alcohol > primary alcohol > secondary alcohol > tertiary alcohol
- A. Primary alcohol > secondary alcohol > tertiary alcohol
- B. Methyl alcohol > primary alcohol > secondary alcohol > tertiary alcohol
- C. Primary alcohol < secondary alcohol < tertiary alcohol
- D. Ethanol > primary alcohol > secondary alcohol > tertiary alcohol
Explanation
This option is correct because it shows the correct order of reactivity of alcohol when O-H bond break. According to this methyl alcohol are more reactive because when O-H bond breaks down methoxide. (alkoxide) is formed. This methoxide is very unstable and immediately gains stability. Thus in this order tertiary alcohol are the most stable.Methyl alcohol-primary alcohol-secondary alcohol> tertiary alcohol.
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