Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2011

  • question_answer
    The   alcohol   that   produces   turbidity immediately with Lucas reagent at room temperature

    A)  1-hydroxy butane

    B)  2-hydroxy butane

    C)  2-hydroxy-2-methyl propane

    D)  1-hydroxy-2-methyl propane

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Lucas reagent is used for distinction between primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols. Tertiary alcohol gives turbidity immediately with Lucas reagent. 2-hydroxy-2-methyl propane is a tertiary alcohol.


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