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Published on: August 13, 2026
From amongst the following alcohols, the one that would react fastest with concentrated hydrochloric acid and anhydrous 
, is
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
The reaction of alcohol with concentrated 
and anhydrous 
follows 
pathway, so greater the stability of carbocation formed, faster is the reaction. 2-methylpropan2 -ol gives 
carbocation. Hence, it reacts rapidly with conc. 
and anhydrous 
(Lucas reagent).
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