Q.

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 option given below.

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a

Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect

b

Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct

c

Both Statements I and Statement II are correct

d

Both statement I and Statement II are incorrect

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Tertiary alcohols can form stable carbocation and react fast and give white turbidity with Lucas reagent. Primary alcohols do not react with Lucas reagent.

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