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The compound that will react with HBr most readily is:A. `(CH_(3))_(3)COH`B. `(CH_(3))_(2)CHOH`C. `CH_(3)CH_(2)OH`D. `C_(6)H_(5)OH`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Reactivity with HBr is `3^(@)gt2^(@)1^(@)` alcohol, (a) is a `3^(@)` alcohol. Phenol does not react with HBr. `(Ar-O)` bond is not broken unless the ring is activated by the presenced of EWG (e.g., `NO_(2)`) at o-and p-positions.


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