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Which one of the following alcohols reacts instantaneously with Lucas reagent
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  1. A
    1
  2. B
    2
  3. C
    3
  4. D
    4

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Lucas reagent reacts with alcohols via a carbocation intermediate. The stability of the carbocation determines the rate:Tertiary () alcohols: Form a very stable carbocation; turbidity appears instantaneously.Secondary () alcohols: Turbidity appears within minutes.Primary () alcohols: Do not react at room temperature (turbidity only on heating). is 2-Methylpropan-2-ol, which is a tertiary alcohol.

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Which one of the following alcohols reacts instantaneously with Lucas reagent
image
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4

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