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Although both allyl alccohol and 1-prop...

Although both allyl alccohol and
1-propanol are primary alcohols, they can still be
distinguished by Lucas reagent. Explain how?

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To distinguish between allyl alcohol and 1-propanol using Lucas reagent, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Lucas Reagent**: Lucas reagent is a mixture of anhydrous zinc chloride (ZnCl2) and concentrated hydrochloric acid (HCl). It is used to test the reactivity of alcohols based on their structure. 2. **Alcohol Classification**: Both allyl alcohol (2-propen-1-ol) and 1-propanol are classified as primary alcohols. However, their structures differ significantly: - **1-Propanol**: CH3-CH2-CH2OH (a straight-chain primary alcohol). ...
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