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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

Tertiary alcohol by `S_(N)1`

C

Secondary alcohol by `S_(N)2`

D

Secondary alcohol by `S_(N)1`

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