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3-Methylbutan-2-ol on reaction with HCl ...

`3`-Methylbutan-`2-ol` on reaction with `HCl` gives predominantly

A

`3`-methylbut-1-ene

B

`3`-Methylbut-2-ene

C

`2`-chloro-`2`-methylbutane

D

`2`-chloro-`3`-methylbutane

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The correct Answer is:
C
The major product is formed from the rearranged intermediate carbocation :
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