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Chemistry Question on Alcohols

Which one of the following alcohols reacts instantaneously with Lucas reagent?

A

CH3 – CH2 – CH2 – CH2OH

B

Which alcohols reacts instantaneously with Lucas reagent?

C

Which alcohols reacts instantaneously with Lucas reagent?

D

Which alcohols reacts instantaneously with Lucas reagent?

Answer

Which alcohols reacts instantaneously with Lucas reagent?

Explanation

Solution

Tertiary alcohols react instantly with Lucas reagent due to the formation of a stable tertiary carbocation intermediate.