CBSE 2025 · Region 7 · Set 2 · Q8 · 1 mark
In the reaction $\displaystyle \mathrm{R}-\mathrm{OH}+\mathrm{HCl} \xrightarrow{\mathrm{ZnCl}_{2}} \mathrm{RCl}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$, what is the correct order of reactivity of alcohols ?
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From CBSE’s own marking scheme for this paper.
(A)
$\displaystyle 1^{\circ}<2^{\circ}<3^{\circ}$
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- 2023 · Region 1 · Set 1 · Q10
- 2023 · Region 1 · Set 2 · Q7
- 2023 · Region 1 · Set 3 · Q4
- 2025 · Region 7 · Set 2 · Q8
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