Practice question
Question
Which of the following alcohols reacts fastest with Lucas reagent?
Explanation
Lucas reagent (ZnCl₂ in conc. HCl) reacts fastest with tertiary alcohols like (CH₃)3COH due to the stability of the tertiary carbocation, causing immediate turbidity.
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