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MHT CET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Which of the following compounds reacts immediately with Lucas reagent?

  1. A CH3CH2OH
  2. B CH3CH2CH2OH
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(D)

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Reaction of alcohol with lucas reagent is \(S N^1 \&\) rate of \(S N^1\) is \(3^{\circ}>2^{\circ}>1^{\circ}\)

\(3^{\circ}\) alcohol reacts with lucas reagent \(HCl +\) anhydrous \(ZnCl _2\) immediately \& gives two separate layers.