Q46 / 150 · MHT CET 2024 (11 May Shift 1) · Chemistry
Which from following is called as Lucas reagent?
- Correct answerAConc. $\mathrm{HCl}+\mathrm{ZnCl}_2$
- BNeutral $\mathrm{FeCl}_3$ solution in water
- C$\mathrm{NaNO}_2+\mathrm{HCl}($ dil. $)$
- D$\mathrm{CHCl}_3+\mathrm{NaOH}$
Solution
Lucas reagent is a mixture of concentrated hydrochloric acid $(\mathrm{HCl})$ and zinc chloride $\left(\mathrm{ZnCl}_2\right)$. It is used for the differentiation of alcohols based on their reactivity. The test is particularly used to distinguish between primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols.
- Tertiary alcohols react almost immediately with Lucas reagent to form alkyl chlorides (substitution of the hydroxyl group with a chlorine atom).
- Secondary alcohols react after some time, typically within 5-10 minutes.
- Primary alcohols react very slowly, if at all, and may require heating.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.