Distinguish between primary secondary and tertiary alcohol by lucas reagent
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The test is based upon the difference in reactivity of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols with hydrochloric acid. This test consists of treating an alcohol with Lucas reagent, an equimolar mixture of conc. ... (iii) Primary alcohols do not react with Lucas reagent at room temperature and hence no turbidity is formed.
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