Given below are two statements:
Statement I: In Lucas test, primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols are distinguished on the basis of their respectively with conc. HCl + ZnCl2, known as Lucas Reagent.
Statement II: Primary alcohols are most reactive and immediately produce turbidity at room temperature on reaction with Lucas Reagent
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: In Lucas test, primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols are distinguished on the basis of their respectively with conc. HCl + ZnCl2, known as Lucas Reagent.
Statement II: Primary alcohols are most reactive and immediately produce turbidity at room temperature on reaction with Lucas Reagent
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Option 1 -
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Option 2 -
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
Option 3 -
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
Option 4 -
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 3
Detailed Solution:Statement I is true but statement II is incorrect as 3°-alcohols are the most reactive and give immediate turbidity with Luca's reagent.
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