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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

Secondary alcohol by SN1

B

Tertiary alcohol by SN2

C

Secondary alcohol by SN2

D

Tertiary alcohol by SN1

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  • The alcohol that produces turbidity immediately with Lucas reagent at room temperature is

    A
    1-hydroxy butane
    B
    2-hydroxy butane
    C
    2-hydroxy-2- methyl propane
    D
    1-hydroxy -2-methyl propane

  • The alcohol that produces turbidity immediately with Lucas reagent at room temperature is

    A
    1-hydroxy butane
    B
    2-hydroxy butane
    C
    2-hydroxy-2- methyl propane
    D
    1-hydroxy -2-methyl propane

  • Which of the following alcohols form white with Lucas reagent at warming condition?

    A
    `CH_3CH_2-OH`
    B
    C
    D
    all of these

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