MHT CET202411 May 2024Morning ShiftChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
Which from following is called as Lucas reagent?
Options
- AConc. HCl + ZnCl ₂
- BNeutral FeCl ₃ solution in water
- CNaNO ₂+ HCl ( dil. )
- 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