Geo-Scientist Prelims 2025 Chemistry Q99: Consider the following statements regarding compounds I – IV :

Consider the following statements regarding compounds I – IV :

1. Compound I reacts with KOCMe₃ in t-butyl alcohol faster than compound II.
2. Compound I reacts with KOCMe₃ in t-butyl alcohol slower than compound II.
3. Compound III undergoes acid-catalyzed hydration faster than compound IV.
4. Compound III undergoes acid-catalyzed hydration slower than compound IV.

Which of the statements given above are correct ?

1. (a) 1 and 3
2. (b) 1 and 4
3. (c) 2 and 3
4. (d) 2 and 4