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In the given reaction, the reactivity order of different alcohols is
R-OH+HXR-X+H2O
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersNEET
Options:
  • A Primary > Secondary > Tertiary
  • B Tertiary > Secondary > Primary
  • C Secondary > Tertiary > Primary
  • D Secondary > Primary > Tertiary
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The correct answer is: Tertiary > Secondary > Primary
R-OX+HXR-X+H2O , the reaction occurs by SN1 mechanism through carbocation intermediates. Reactivity order of alcohols for this reaction is 3o>2o>1o

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