JEE Main Chemistry question
How many of the following alcohols will give immediate turbidity with Lucas reagent? 2-Methylpropan-2-ol, butan-1-ol, 2-methylpropan-1-ol, 2,2-dimethylpropan-1-ol, 2,4-dimethylpentan-2-ol, propane-1,3-diol.
Answer: 2
Solution
Immediate turbidity with Lucas reagent is characteristic of tertiary alcohols, which ionise instantly via a stable tertiary carbocation; among those listed,
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