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JEE Main 2013 Chemistry question

ChemistryAlcohols, Phenols and EthersJEE Main 2013

An unknown alcohol is treated with the "Lucas reagent" to determine whether the alcohol is primary, secondary or tertiary. Which alcohol reacts fastest and by what mechanism -

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Solution

Lucas reagent (conc. HCl + anhydrous ZnCl₂) reacts fastest with tertiary

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Question ID VK-000905