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What is the correct order of reactivity of alcohols in the following reaction ? R- OH+ HCl overset(ZnCl_(2))to R- Cl+ H_(2)O

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`1^(@) gt 2^(@) gt 3^(@)`
`1^(@) lt 2^(@) gt 3^(@)`
`3^(@) gt 2^(@) gt 1^(@)`
`3^(@) gt 1^(@) gt 2^(@)`

Solution :The reaction proceeds through formation of carbo-cation intermediate. As tertiary CARBOCATION is most STABLE , the tertiary ALCOHOLS is most readily reacted.


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