Home
Class 12
CHEMISTRY
What is Lucas reagent: Give its reaction...

What is Lucas reagent: Give its reaction with primary `(1^(@))` and tertiary `(3^(@))` alcohols?

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

Mixture of anhydrous `ZnCl_(2)` and Conc, HCl is called Lucas reagent. Lucas reagent gives (turbidity immeddiately with tertiary alcohols and primary alcohols gives turbidity on heating.
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • ALDEHYDES, KETONES AND CARBOXYLIC ACIDS

    SUBHASH PUBLICATION|Exercise QUESTIONS|70 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

What is lucas reagent? How does it help in distinguishing primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols?

The reaction of Lucas reagent is fast with

What are primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols?

Explain the dehydration of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols.

What is Lucas reagent? Between primary and tertiary alcohols, which one of these will react faster with Lucas reagent?

The correct order of melting and boiling points of primary (1^(@)) , secondary and tertiary (3^(@)) alkyl halides is :

Acid anhydrides on reaction with primary amines give: