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Amongst the following, HBr reacts fastest with

A
Propan-1-ol
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Propan-2-ol
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2-methylpropan-1-ol
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2-methylpropan-2-ol
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Solution

The correct option is D 2-methylpropan-2-ol
Tertiary alcohols react fastest with hydrogen halides. 2-methyl propan-2-ol is a tertiary alcohol.

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