Question

For the given reaction $R-OH\stackrel{(C{H}_{3}CO{)}_{2}O/Py}{\to }R-O-{\stackrel{||}{C}}^O-C{H}_3$ Which alcohol will be most reactive:

• A. CH₃OH
• B. Second alcohol
• C. Primary alcohol
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A CH₃OH

$\left(a\right)C{H}_{3}OH$. Primary alcohols are the most reactive as $O-H$ bond is being cleaved and $C{H}_{3}OH$ is super primary alcohol. Reactivity α $\frac{1}{Numberofcarbonsinprimaryalcohol}$