Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 63
Question: Amongst the following alcohols which would react fastest with cone. $ HCl $ and $ ZnCl_2 $ -
Options:
A) pentanol
B) 2-methyl butanol
C) 2-pentanol
D) 2-methyl butan-2-ol
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
[d] $ ZnCl_2 $ + cone. $ HCl $ is Lucas reagent. Lucas reagent reacts fastest with tertiary alcohol. $ 3{}^\circ $ alcohol + Lucas reagent = Immediate turbidity
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