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Lucas test is used to distinguish:

  1. A 1°, 2°, 3° alcohols Correct answer
  2. B Methanol and ethanol
  3. C Phenol and cresol
  4. D Glycol and glycerol

Solution

Lucas test (ZnCl₂ + conc. HCl): 1° alcohols show no reaction at room temp, 2° give turbidity in 5-10 min, 3° give immediate turbidity.

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers · Topic: Reactions of Alcohols

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