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What is the correct order of reactivity of alcohols in the following reaction? ZnCl R—OH + HCl → R—Cl + H2O
- (i)1° > 2° > 3°
- (ii)1° < 2° > 3°
- (iii)3° > 2° > 1°
- (iv)3° > 1° > 2°
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(iii) 3° > 2° > 1°
What is the correct order of reactivity of alcohols in the following reaction? ZnCl R—OH + HCl → R—Cl + H2O
(iii) 3° > 2° > 1°