The Lucas reagent is

Aconc. $HCl$ and anhydrous $ZnCl X_{2}$
Bconc. $H X_{2} SO X_{4}$ and anhydrous $ZnCl X_{2}$
Cdilute $HCl$ and $AlCl X_{3}$
Dconc. $HNO X_{3}$ and conc. $HCl$

Answer: A

Lucas reagent is a solution of anhydrous zinc chloride in concentrated hydrochloric acid. It converts alcohols to alkyl chlorides, which appear as a turbidity.

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The Lucas reagent is

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