Question

Lucas reagent is used to distinguish among primary, secondary and tertiary

• A. alkyl halides
• B. alcohols
• C. aliphatic amines
• D. aromatic amines

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

alcohols

Answer 2

Lucas reagent in solution of anhydrous $ZnCl_2$ in cone. HCl. 1$\circ$ alcohols gives cloudiness not at all at room temperature. 2$^{\circ}$ alcohols gives cloudiness within 5 minutes. 3$\circ$ alcohols gives cloudiness immediately