From amongst the following alcohols the one that would react fastest with conc. HCI and anhydrous 
is
1)
2-butanol
2)
2-methyl propan-2-ol
3)
2-methylpropanol
4)
1 butanol
From amongst the following alcohols the one that would react fastest with conc. HCI and anhydrous is
1)
2-butanol
2)
2-methyl propan-2-ol
3)
2-methylpropanol
4)
1 butanol
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From amongst the following alcohols the one that would react fastest with conc. HCI and anhydrous is
1)
2-butanol
2)
2-methyl propan-2-ol
3)
2-methylpropanol
4)
1 butanol
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From amongst the following alcohols the one that would react fastest with conc. HCI and anhydrous |
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1) |
2-butanol |
2) |
2-methyl propan-2-ol |
3) |
2-methylpropanol |
4) |
1 butanol |
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Answer Key / Explanation : (2) -
The reaction of alcohol with conc. HCl and anhydrous 
following 
1 pathway, so greater the stability of carbocation formed, faster is the reaction.
2-methyl propan-2-ol gives 3
carbocation.
Hence, it reacts rapidly with conc. HCl and anhydrous 
(Lucas reagent).
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