Question

t-butyl alcohol reacts less rapidly with metallic sodium than the primary alcohol. Explain why?

• A. The +M Effect of three methyl groups on central C-atom of tert-butyl alcohol
• B. Hyperconjugation
• C. The +I.E. of three methyl groups on central C-atom of tert-butyl alcohol
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C The +I.E. of three methyl groups on central C-atom of tert-butyl alcohol