Select the compound in each of the following pairs that will be converted to the corresponding alkyl

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Select the compound in each of the following pairs that will be converted to the corresponding alkyl bromide more rapidly on being treated with hydrogen bromide. Explain the reason for your choice.
(a) 1-Butanol or 2-butanol
(b) 2-Methyl-1-butanol or 2-butanol
(c) 2-Methyl-2-butanol or 2-butanol
(d) 2-Methylbutane or 2-butanol
(e) 1-Methylcyclopentanol or cyclohexanol
(f) 1-Methylcyclopentanol or trans-2-methylcyclopentanol
(g) 1-Cyclopentylethanol or 1-ethylcyclopentanol
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0072905014

4th edition

Authors: Francis A. Carey

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