How will you distinguish n-butyl alcohol,iso-butyl alcohol and tert-butyl alcohol by lucas reagent?
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The difference in reactivity of three classes of alcohols with
distinguishes them from one another (Lucas test). Alcohols are soluble in Lucas reagent (conc. HCl and anhydrous
while their halides are immicible and produce turbidity is produced immediately as they form the halides easily. primary alcohols (such as
butyl alcohol), do not produce turbidity at room temperature
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