Question

Victor Meyers test is not given by

• A. $(CH_3)_3COH$
• B. $C_2H_5OH$
• C. $(CH_3)_2CHOH$
• D. $CH_3CH_2CH_2OH$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$(CH_3)_3COH$

Answer 2

The Victor Meyer test is used to differentiate between primary, secondary and tertiary alcohol by the colour they obtain when they interact with the victor Meyer reagent. $1^{0}$ alcohols - Red colour $2^{0}$ alcohols - Blue colour $3^{0}-$ No colour is observed.