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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?

A

tertiary alcohol by `S_(N)2`

B

secondary alcohol by `S_(N)1`

C

tetiary alcohol by `S_(N)1`

D

secondary alcohol by `S_(N)2`

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C
`3^(@)` Alcohol react fastest with Lucas reagent by `S_(N)1` mechanism (i.e., carbocation intermediate) to give turbidity.
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