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Question

The compound which reacts fastest with Lucas reagent is (at room temperature)

A

butan- $1$ -ol

B

butan- $2$ -ol

C

$2$ -methylpropan- $1-ol$

D

$2$ -methylpropan- $2-ol$

Answer

$2$ -methylpropan- $2-ol$

Explanation

Solution

Tertiary alcohols gives turbidity immediately with Lucas reagent

2 -methyl propan-2-ol is an example of tertiary alcohol