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Alcohols and Phenols Reaction of Alcohols with Hydrogen Halides

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In substitution reactions of alcohols with hydrogen halides, the general reactivity order is:

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Correct Answer: B) 3° > 2° > 1°

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Tertiary alcohols react fastest because they readily form stable tertiary carbocations, while primary alcohols generally react more slowly.

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