Q6 / 120 · VITEEE 2011 · Chemistry

The alcohol having molecular formula $\mathrm{C}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{9} \mathrm{OH}$, when shaken with a mixture of anhydrous $\mathrm{ZnCl}_{2}$ and conc. HCl gives an oily layer product after five minutes. The alcohol is

  • A
    $\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{C}-\left(\mathrm{CH}_{2}\right)_{3}-\mathrm{OH}$
  • B
    $\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{2} \mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{OH}_{1}$
  • C
    $\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{3} \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{OH}$
  • Correct answer
    D
    $\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{CH}(\mathrm{OH}) \mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{CH}_{3}$

Solution

Secondary alcohol, when shaken with a mixture of anthydrous $\mathrm{ZnCl}_{2}$ and conc. $\mathrm{HCl}$ (Lucas regent) gives an oily layer product after five minutes. Figure
oily layer product after $5 \mathrm{~min}$. The amines in which amino group is directly attached to benzene ring undergo diazot isat ion reaction.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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