An unknown alcohol is treated with the Lucas reagent to determine whether the alcohol is primary, secondary or tertiary. Which alcohol reacts fastest
An unknown alcohol is treated with the Lucas reagent to determine whether the alcohol is primary, secondary or tertiary. Which alcohol reacts fastest by what mechanism ?
A. secondary alcohol by SN1
B. tertiary alcohol by SN1
C. secondry alcohol by SN2
D. tertiary alcohol by SN2
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Correct Answer - B
Its `3^(@)` (Tertiary alcohol) which reacts fastest by `SN^(1)` mechanism.
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