STATEMENT-1 : Victor-Meyer's test can be used to distinguish primary ,and secondary alcohols.
and
STATEMENT-2 : These alcohols give different colouration,Under Victor-Meyer's condition

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Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1

Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True

Statement -1 is True, Statement-2 is False

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement- 1

answer is A.

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In Victor Meyer's test, primary alcohol gives Red Colouration while secondary alcohol gives blue colouration. In this test alcohol is converted into iodide with either red phosphorous and iodine or conc. HI , then it is converted to nitroalkane using AgNO₂ which then treated with nitrous acid and resulting product being made alkaline changes colour of solution .

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