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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 `SN^(2)`

B

Secondary alcohol by `SN^2`

C

Tertiary alcohol by `SN^1`

D

Secondary alcohol by `SN^(1)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Hint : `3^@` alcohols react fastest with lucas reagent by SN to give turbidity.
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