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The function of `ZnCl_(2)` in Lucas test for alcohols is

A

to act as acid catalyst and react with HCl to form `H_(2)ZnCl_(4)`

B

to act as base catalyst and react with `NAOH` to form `Na_(2)Zn(OH)_(4)`

C

to act as amphoteric catalyst

D

to act as neutral catalyst

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A
`2HCl +ZnCl_(2) rarr H_(2)ZnCl_(4)`
`ROH +H_(2)ZnCl_(4) rarr RCl+ZnCl_(2)+H_(2)O+HCl`
`ROH +HCl overset(ZnCl_(2))rarr R Cl+H_(2)O`
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