Which one of the following alcohols reacts instantaneously with Lucas reagent?
- CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2OH
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Answer
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Solution
Lucas reagent (conc. HCl + anhydrous ZnCl2) reacts through a carbocation; the rate is 3 > 2 > 1 .
(1) Butan-1-ol: 1 → no turbidity at room temperature.
(2) Butan-2-ol: 2 → turbidity in about 5 minutes.
(3) 2-Methylpropan-1-ol: 1 → no turbidity at room temperature.
(4) 2-Methylpropan-2-ol: 3 → turbidity immediately.
Answer: (4)