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  4. The alcohol which easily reacts with conc. HCl is

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Q. The alcohol which easily reacts with conc. HCl is

Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Solution:

Tertiary alcohol readily reacts with halogen acid.Presence of three alkyl groups increase electron density on $3^{\circ}$ carbon atom. Hence, -OH group is easily removed. After removal of $-OH$ group, $3^\circ$ carbonium ion is formed which is most stable.

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