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Which reagent distinguishes propan-1-ol from propan-2-ol?

Asodium metal
Bneutral $FeCl X_{3}$
C $I X_{2}$ / $NaOH$
Daqueous $NaHCO X_{3}$

Answer: C

Propan-2-ol,

CH X_{3} CH (OH) CH X_{3}

, gives the iodoform test (yellow precipitate), while propan-1-ol does not. Sodium reacts with both, neutral

FeCl X_{3}

gives no colour with either, and neither reacts with

NaHCO X_{3}

.

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