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Q. In reaction of alcohols with alkali metal, which of the following alcohol will react fastest ?

BHUBHU 1984Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Solution:

Primary alcohol because the reaction involves cleavage of strongest acidic group (O -H) of various types of alcohols.