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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

An alcohol \(\mathrm{X}\left(\mathrm{C}_5 \mathrm{H}_{12} \mathrm{O}\right)\) when reacted with conc. HCl and anhydrous \(\mathrm{ZnCl}_2\) produces turbidity instantly. The alcohol X can be prepared from which of the following reactions?

  1. A Reduction of 2-pentanone with \(\mathrm{NaBH}_4\)
  2. B Reaction of isopropyl magnesium bromide with ethanal
  3. C Reaction of ethyl magnesium bromide with propanal
  4. D Acid catalysed hydration of 2-methyl-1-butene
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(D) Acid catalysed hydration of 2-methyl-1-butene

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Tertiary alcohol gives turbidity instantly when treated with lucas reagent i.e., conc. HCl and anhydrous \(\mathrm{ZnCl}_2\).