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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2023

Which of the following will produce turbidity most readily when treated with conc. HCl in presence of anhydrous \(ZnCl _2\) (Lucas reagent)?

  1. A \(\text{CH}_2 = \text{CHOH}\)
  2. B \(\text{CH}_2 = \text{C(CH}_3\text{)OH}\)
  3. C \(\text{CH}_2 = \text{CHCH}_2\text{OH}\)
  4. D \(\text{CH}_2 = \text{CHC(CH}_3)_2\text{OH}\)
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(D) \(\text{CH}_2 = \text{CHC(CH}_3)_2\text{OH}\)

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\text{The reactivity of alcohols with Lucas reagent (conc. HCl + anhydrous ZnCl}_2\text{) depends on the stability of the carbocation formed, following an S}_{\text{N}}1\text{ mechanism. The order of reactivity is 3° > 2° > 1° and allylic/benzylic alcohols react faster due to…

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