Which among the following compounds reacts fastly with $\mathrm{HBr}$ ?

Which among the following compounds reacts fastly with $\mathrm{HBr}$ ?




Solution

The order of reactivity of alcohols with a given haloacid is $3^{\circ}>2^{\circ}>1^{\circ}$. Hence, compound (D), a tertiary alcohol, will react fastly with $\mathrm{HBr}$.

Asked in: MHT CET 2023 (10 May Shift 1)

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