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Which from following is called as Lucas reagent?

Options

  1. AConc. HCl + ZnCl ₂
  2. BNeutral FeCl ₃ solution in water
  3. CNaNO ₂+ HCl ( dil. )
  4. DCHCl ₃+ NaOH

Correct answer

A. Conc. HCl + ZnCl ₂

Step-by-step solution

Lucas reagent is a mixture of concentrated hydrochloric acid ( HCl ) and zinc chloride ( ZnCl ₂ ) . It is used for the differentiation of alcohols based on their reactivity. The test is particularly used to distinguish between primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols. - Tertiary alcohols react almost immediately with Lucas reagent to form alkyl chlorides (substitution of the hydroxyl group with a chlorine atom). - Secondary alcohols react after some time, typically within 5-10 minutes. - Primary alcohols react ver

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