The order of reactivity of the following alcohols towards conc. HCl is: (I) (II) (III)…

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The order of reactivity of the following alcohols towards conc. HCl is:
 
(I) (II)
 
(III) (IV)

1. I > II > III > IV
2. I > III > II > IV
3. IV > III > II > I
4. IV > III > I > II

Answer

(C) IV > III > II > I

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