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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Lucas test is used for the determination of

  1. A aldehydes
  2. B phenols
  3. C carboxylic acid
  4. D alcohols
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(D) alcohols

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Lucas test is used to distinguish alcohols. Lucas reagent is a solution of anhydrous zinc chloride in concentrated \(\mathrm{HCl}\). Lucas reagent converts alcohols to alkyl chlorides. Tertiary alcohols give immediate reaction with Lucas reagent, secondary alcohols give reaction…