3-Pentanol upon reaction with PBr₃ gives 2 and 3-bromopentane.Such rearrangements can be avoided by

Options

(a) using excess of PBr₃
(b) choosing low temperature for reaction
(c) converting alcohol into sulphuric or sulfonic acid
(d) converting alcohol into carboxylate esters

Correct Answer:

converting alcohol into sulphuric or sulfonic acid

Explanation:

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