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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Assertion : Tertiary alcohols produce turbidity immediately with Lucas reagent. Reason : Lucas reagent is a \(1: 1\) mixture of conc. \(\mathrm{HNO}_3\) and anhydrous \(\mathrm{ZnCl}_2\). The correct option among the following is

  1. A (A) is true, (R) is true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A)
  2. B (A) is true, (R) is true but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A)
  3. C (A) is true but (R) is false
  4. D (A) is false but (R) is true
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Correct Answer

(C) (A) is true but (R) is false

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Detailed explanation

Tertiary alcohols produce alkyl halides with Lucas reagent (conc. \(\mathrm{HNO}_3+\mathrm{ZnCl}_2\) ), which is immiscible. \(\mathrm{ZnCl}_2\) acts as catalyst.
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