Chemistry · Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Given below are two statements: Statement I: In Lucas test, primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols are distinguished on the basis of their reactivity 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:
- 1Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.✓
- 2Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
- 3Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
- 4Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
Correct answer
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
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