Distinguish between sec propyl alcohol and ethanol
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Ethyl alcohol and sec-propyl alcohol are distinguished by Lucas reagent (a mixture of conc. HCl and anhydrous zinc chloride). Secondary alcohols such as sec-propyl alcohol gives turbidity within 5-10 minutes. Primary alcohols such as ethyl alcohol do not give turbidity at all, at room temperature.
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