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JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3hx007

Which alcohol gives turbidity immediately (within seconds) at room temperature with Lucas reagent (conc. and anhydrous )?

  1. Abutan-2-ol
  2. B2-methylpropan-1-ol
  3. C2-methylpropan-2-ol
  4. Dbutan-1-ol

Answer: C

The Lucas test works by conversion of the alcohol to an insoluble alkyl chloride; the rate follows carbocation stability. Tertiary alcohols react at once, secondary alcohols in about five minutes, primary alcohols not at room temperature. Only 2-methylpropan-2-ol is tertiary.
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