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Published on: August 13, 2026
An unknown alochol is treated with the “Lucas reagent” to determine whether the alcohol is primary, secondary or tertiary. Which alcohol reacts fastest and by what mechanism :
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B
The reaction of alcohol with lucas reagent is mostly an S N 1 reaction and the rate of reaction is directly proportional to the carbocation stability formed in the reaction, since 3° R–OH forms 3° carbocation hence it will react fastest.
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