Amongst the following , HBr reacts fastest with _________.

Options

A. Propane-1-ol
B. Propane-2-ol
C. 2-methyl propane-1-ol
D. 2-methyl propane-2-ol

Answer

D

Explanation

Tertiary alcohols react fastest with hydrogen halides. 2 methyl propan-2-ol is a tertiary alcohol.