engineering chemistry MCQ #10

The order of reactivity of alcohols towards sodium is

engineering chemistry MCQ #10

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The order of reactivity of alcohols towards sodium is

    • A) Primary > Secondary > Tertiary
    • B) Tertiary > Secondary > Primary
    • C) Secondary > Primary > Tertiary
    • D) Primary > Tertiary > Secondary

    Answer: Primary > Secondary > Tertiary

    Explanation: The reactivity of alcohols towards sodium decreases from primary to tertiary due to steric hindrance and the +I effect.