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HBr reacts fastest with...

`HBr` reacts fastest with

A

`2-`methaly`1`propan`-2-ol`

B

propan`-1-ol`

C

propan`-2-ol`

D

`2-`methyl propan`1-ol`

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The correct Answer is:
A
Reactions involving cleavage of carbon-oxygen bond, `(C -OH)` follows the following order:
Tertiary `gt` Secondary `gt` Primary due to stability of intermediate carbocation.
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