Q50 / 150 · MHT CET 2008 · Chemistry

The alcohol that produces turbidity immediately with $\mathrm{ZnCl}_{2} /$ conc. HCl at room temperature

  • A
    1-hydroxy butane
  • B
    2-hydroxy butane
  • Correct answer
    C
    2-hydroxy-2-methyl propane
  • D
    1-hydroxy-2-methyl propane

Solution

Mixture of anhydrous $\mathrm{ZnCl}_{2}$ and conc. HCl is known as Lucas reagent. Lucas test is used for the distinction between primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols. The tertiary alcohol reacts immediately with Lucas reagent producing turbidity. The secondary alcohol gives turbidity within 5-10 min and primary alcohol do not give turbidity at all at room temperature. In the given alternates, 2 -hydroxy-2-methyl propane is $3^{\circ}$ alcohol, so it is more reactive.

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

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