2-methyl-2-butanol reacts with hbr to form 2-bromo-2-methyl


2-methyl-2-butanol reacts with HBr to form 2-bromo-2-methyl butane and water while butanol reacts with HBr to form 1-bromobutane and water. Give a detailed explanation as to why the 2-methyl-2-butanol forms a carbocation in the mechanism while butanol does not form a carbocation.

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Chemistry: 2-methyl-2-butanol reacts with hbr to form 2-bromo-2-methyl
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