An organic compound whose structure is shown above is treated with Lucas reagent (a mixture of concentrated HCl and anhydrous ZnCl₂ ) at room temperature. Which of the following is the correct observation for this reaction?

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The given organic compound is 1-methylcyclohexanol. In this structure, the carbon atom bonded to the hydroxyl ( -OH ) group is also bonded to three other carbon atoms (one from the methyl group and two from the cyclohexane ring). Therefore, it is a tertiary ( 3^ ) alcohol. The Lucas test is used to distinguish between primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols. The Lucas reagent is a mixture of concentrated HCl and anhydrous ZnCl₂ . The reaction proceeds via an S_N1 mechanism, forming an alkyl chloride which is inso