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2-Methylbutan-2-ol (CH₃C(OH)(CH₃)CH₂CH₃), a tertiary alcohol, reacts with Lucas reagent (ZnCl₂ in conc. HCl) to form 2-chloro-2-methylbutane (CH₃C(Cl)(CH₃)CH₂CH₃) via an SN₁ mechanism.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 7: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers > Topic: Physical Properties and Acidity of Alcohols and Phenols
2-Methylbutan-2-ol (CH₃C(OH)(CH₃)CH₂CH₃) dehydrates to 2-methylbut-2-ene (CH₃C(CH₃)=CHCH₃) as the major product, following Saytzeff’s rule.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 7: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers > Topic: Chemical Reactions of Alcohols - Dehydration Oxidation Esterification
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