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Four alcohols are shaken separately with Lucas reagent ( in conc. ) at room temperature. Which one gives turbidity immediately?

  1. Apropan-1-ol
  2. Bbutan-2-ol
  3. Cbutan-1-ol
  4. D2-methylpropan-2-ol

Answer: D

Lucas reagent converts alcohols to alkyl chlorides by an path, so reactivity follows carbocation stability. Only the tertiary alcohol, 2-methylpropan-2-ol, forms the stable at once and the insoluble chloride makes the solution turbid immediately. The secondary alcohol takes about 5 minutes and primary alcohols show no turbidity at room temperature.
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