COMEDK2022ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
The chemical formula of Lucas reagent is
Options
- AAnhy. ZnCl ₂ / HCl
- BC ₆ H ₅ SO ₂ Cl
- CNaOH + CaO
- DHNO ₂
Correct answer
A. Anhy. ZnCl ₂ / HCl
Step-by-step solution
Lucas reagent is a solution of anhydrous zinc chloride ( ZnCl ₂ ) in concentrated hydrochloric acid ( HCl ). It is used to classify alcohols based on their reactivity towards the substitution reaction, where primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols react at different rates to form alkyl chlorides. Answer: Anhy. ZnCl ₂ / HCl