NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
In the Lucas test, what is the result when a tertiary alcohol reacts with Lucas reagent?
Options
- AImmediate turbidity
- BTurbidity after heating
- CNo turbidity at any temperature
- DFormation of a ketone
Correct answer
A. Immediate turbidity
Step-by-step solution
Tertiary alcohols produce immediate turbidity when they react with Lucas reagent.