JEE Main Chemistry question

The compound which gives turbidity immediately with Lucas reagent at room temperature is **[K CET 2011]**

(A)Butan-1-ol
(B)Butan-2-ol
(C)2-methyl propan-2-olCorrect
(D)2-methyl propan-1-ol

Answer: (C)

Solution

Lucas reagent reacts fastest with the alcohol that gives the most stable carbocation; 2-methylpropan-2-ol (tert-butanol) is a tertiary alcohol and forms turbidity immediately at room

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