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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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