An unknown alcohol is treated with "Lucas reagent" to determine wheter the alcohol is primary. Secondary or teritary. Which alcohol reacts fastest and

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An unknown alcohol is treated with "Lucas reagent" to determine wheter the alcohol is primary. Secondary or teritary. Which alcohol reacts fastest and

An unknown alcohol is treated with "Lucas reagent" to determine wheter the alcohol is primary. Secondary or teritary. Which alcohol reacts fastest and by what mechanism?
A. tertiary alcohol by `S_(N^(1))`
B. secondary alcohol by `S_(N^(1))`
C. tertiary alcohol by `S_(N^(2))`
D. secondary alcohol by `S_(N^(2))`

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar · Accepted Answer · 2023-02-05T15:29:48+06:00

Salim Ahmed Kawsar

Correct Answer - A
With Lucas reagent, tertiary alcohol reacts fastest by `S_(N^(1))` mechanism because tertiary carbocation is formed in the rate determining or slow step.

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