NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
Why is the reactivity of all the three classes of alcohols with conc. HCl and ZnCl 2 (Lucas reagent) different?
Options
- AThe reactivity of alcohols with Lucas reagent is the same for all three classes, as the reagent reacts with al
- BThe reaction of alcohols with conc. HCl and ZnCl 2 (Lucas reagent) are different because it occurs through int
- CThe reactivity of alcohols with Lucas reagent depends on the size of the alcohol molecule.
- DThe reactivity of alcohols with Lucas reagent depends on the presence of additional functional groups in the a
Correct answer
B. The reaction of alcohols with conc. HCl and ZnCl 2 (Lucas reagent) are different because it occurs through int
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) The reaction of alcohols with conc. HCl and ZnCl 2 (Lucas reagent) are different because it occurs through intermediate formation of carbocations. More stable the carbocation, the more reactive the alcohol.