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Published on: August 13, 2026
An unknown alcohol is treated with “Lucas reagent” to determine whether the alcohol is primary secondary or tertiary. Which alcohol reacts fastest and by what mechanism?
A
Tertiary alcohol by 
B
Secondary alcohol by 
C
Tertiary alcohol by 
D
Secondary alcohol by 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
In Lucas test, turbidity appears immediately with tertiary alcohol by 
mechanism
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