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R-OH + HX to R -X + H(2)O In the above...

`R-OH + HX to R -X + H_(2)O`
In the above reaction the reactivity of different alcohols is

A

Tertiary `gt` Secondary `gt` Primary

B

Tertiary `lt` Secondary `lt` Primary

C

Tertiary `lt` Primary `lt` Secondary

D

Secondary `gt` Primary `gt` tertiary

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The correct Answer is:
A
Carbocation is formed in this reaction, as there cleavage of - C - O bond takes place. The stability carbocation is as tertiary `gt` secondary `gt` Primary
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