AP EAMCET202123 Aug 2021Morning ShiftChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
Lucas test is used for the determination of
Options
- Aaldehydes
- Bphenols
- Ccarboxylic acid
- Dalcohols
Correct answer
D. alcohols
Step-by-step solution
Lucas test is used to distinguish alcohols. Lucas reagent is a solution of anhydrous zinc chloride in concentrated HCl . Lucas reagent converts alcohols to alkyl chlorides. Tertiary alcohols give immediate reaction with Lucas reagent, secondary alcohols give reaction within five minutes, while primary alcohol do not give reaction with it.