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From amongst the following alcohols the one that would react fastest with conc. and anhydrous , is:

  1. A
    2–Butanol
  2. B
    2–Methylpropan–2–ol
  3. C
    2–Methylpropanol
  4. D
    1–Butanol

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The reaction of alcohols with conc. and anhydrous (Lucas reagent) proceeds via a carbocation intermediate.Reactivity order: alcohols.2–Butanol: 2–Methylpropan–2–ol: (Tert-butyl alcohol)2–Methylpropanol: (Isobutyl alcohol)1–Butanol: (n-butyl alcohol)The alcohol reacts fastest.

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From amongst the following alcohols the one that would react fastest with conc. and anhydrous , is:
A
2–Butanol
B
2–Methylpropan–2–ol
C
2–Methylpropanol
D
1–Butanol

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