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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
Propan-2-ol (CH₃CH(OH)CH₃), a secondary alcohol, forms a secondary carbocation with Lucas reagent (ZnCl₂ in conc. HCl), causing turbidity in 5–10 minutes.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 7: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers > Topic: Chemical Reactions of Phenols and Ethers and Uses
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